International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Technician to focus on recombinant antibody technologies. S/he will be part of a group that comprises of senior technicians within the Vaccine Biosciences Department.
ILRI works with partners worldwide to enhance the roles that livestock play in food security and poverty alleviation, principally in Africa and Asia. The outcomes of these research partnerships help people in developing countries keep their farm animals’ alive and productive, increase and sustain their livestock and farm productivity, find profitable markets for their animal products, and reduce the risk of livestock-related diseases. www.ilri.org
ILRI is a not-for-profit institution with a staff of about 700 and in 2014, an operating budget of about USD83 million. A member of the CGIAR Consortium working for a food-secure future, ILRI has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, a principal campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and offices in other countries in East, West and Southern Africa and in South, Southeast and East Asia. www.cgiar.org
Responsibilities:
- Purification and processing of bovine B cells from cattle undergoing infection and during vaccine trials.
- Screening of phage libraries and work with recombinant antibodies.
- Coordinate with the lab manager and ILRI engineering to ensure that laboratories and equipment are in good working order.
- Follow good laboratory practices and assist in laboratory trainings.
- Conduct other research activities as directed by the principal investigator/leader.
Requirements:
- Applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in immunology or related field. A masters will be an advantage.
- At least 3 years of work experience.
- Good theoretical background in immunology and molecular biology
- Knowledge and experience in molecular techniques such as PCR, cloning, sequencing, protein purification and cell cultures work will be an added advantage.
- Candidate should have strong written and spoken English.
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
- Computer literacy in MS Office.
Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is for a two year contract period; renewable subject to availability of funds and individual performance. Salary and benefits will be in line with those provided by ILRI.
Job level and salary: This position is job grade 2C with a starting gross salary of KES 125,148 per month. In addition ILRI currently offers medical insurance for staff and dependents, Life insurance, Pension at 12.5% employers contribution, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days+ public holidays within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.
How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Director, People and Organizational Development. All applications should be submitted through our recruitment portalhttp://ilri.simplicant.com by 31 October 2014.
The position title and reference number REF: RT/VB/10/14 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
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ILRI is an equal opportunity employer
