KEMRI Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

Position summary

The candidate will work with a team of senior entomologists and will oversee field workers, including entomological collections in the field, bioassay using field collections mosquitoes and support whenever need laboratory and insectary-based activities.

Job Specification

Follow and ensure proper compliance with protocol procedures and institutional guidelines.

Attend all required trainings and ensure activities are carried out in accordance to
guidance from senior field entomologist.

Support the drafting of SOPs, operations manuals, quality assurance documentation, training materials and others.

Train, guide and supervise field workers in the field and laboratory.

Assist in planning, organizing and undertaking of field and laboratory activities.

Perform sample collection, processing, preservation, storage, shipment and maintenance of study documentation and records.

Manage and monitor equipment, reagents, consumables and other resources needed for research activities.

Oversee data entry and data cleaning in timely manner.

Assist with other activities if required.

Person Specification

Bachelor degree in any area of biological sciences with preference for fields related
to medical entomology.

Key Skills and Competencies

At least 12 months previous field

experience and/or insectary experience working with mosquitoes.

Knowledge of mosquito morphology, biology and ecology.

Knowledge in mosquito taxonomy, dissection procedures and other bio-assays is highly desirable.

Good technical writing skills.

Good critical thinking skills and interest in science.

Excellent team player and willingness to work odd hours including early mornings, and late evenings.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Willingness to live in rural Kwale.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high degree of integrity, cultural sensitivity.

Previous experience working in Kwale and knowledge of a Mijikenda language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; KEMRI Assistant Research Officer Jobs in Kenya

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