ILRI Research Assistant – Laboratory Management Jobs in Kenya

ILRI Research Assistant – Laboratory Management Jobs in Kenya

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Assistant – Laboratory Management to support the laboratory activities part of the More Milk project that aims at investigating pathways for improved health and nutrition of children in peri-urban settings.

It specifically focuses on leveraging informal dairy markets to improve milk safety and nutrition outcomes in peri-urban Nairobi.

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.

It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org

Responsibilities

Manage all the laboratory requirements of the MoreMilk project and any additional associated projects

Supervise all lab activities as part of the projects and be responsible for compliance with ILRI’s Health and Safety procedures.

Be responsible for organizing the procurement, reception and monitoring of laboratory consumables and other equipment required for the More Milk project and associated projects

Conduct the laboratory analysis required by the More Milk project and associated projects

Be responsible for daily recording of laboratory activities, as well as data recording

Support the analysis of data generated in the laboratory

Support the work of students and fellows that may join the laboratory activities of the project(s)

Contribute to additional request from the program according to its skills and capacity

Requirements

A Bachelor’s in food science, veterinary medicine, biotechnology or other relevant natural science degree

A MSc in food science, biotechnology or other relevant natural science degree

At least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience

At least 3 years of relevant research experience (with laboratory components)

Very good interpersonal

and communication skills

Terms of Appointment

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus.

It is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 2-year Fixed term contract

Job Level

This position is job level 2C level 2, and ILRI offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes; pension, medical and other insurances for ILRI’s Nationally Recruited Staff.

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 by clicking on the http://www.ilri.org on or before 5th April 2019.

The position title and reference number REF: RA/3/2019 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).

ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org

ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Research Assistant – Laboratory Management Jobs in Kenya

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