KEMRI Assistant Research Officer Job in Kilifi Kenya

Reference Number: ARORO-11-2011

Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology

Salary: Kshs.77,170 - 105,174

Grade: 4.8-5.4

Location: Kilifi

Country: Kenya

Summary:

The purpose of this appointment is to assist in carrying out large-scale microarray work aimed at exploring transcriptional variation among malaria parasites.

Reporting Lines:

The appointee will report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. M. Mackinnon).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform high-throughput RNA Extractions.
• Perform high-throughput DNA extractions.
• Perform microarray hybridizations.
• Perform ELISA assays.
• Genotyping of parasite material.
• Parasite cell culture.
• Perform PCR assays

Skills and Competence:

Qualification and experience

• A BSc. in biological sciences is essential and/or MSc. in biological sciences.
• Good organizational skills in order to manage the large-scale nature of this work.
• Good team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Motivation to see projects to completion.
• Good computer skills are highly desirable.

Application Procedure:

The application closing date is 20th November 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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