The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks
to recruit a Research Technician to provide support in the development of thermostable
vaccines.
ILRI works to enhance the roles livestock play in pathways
out of poverty in developing countries. ILRI has two main campuses in East
Africa and other hubs in East, West and southern Africa and South, Southeast
and East Asia.
CGIAR is a global agricultural research partnership for a
food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15 research centres that are
members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner
organizations.
Background
The Animal Bioscience Program is one of the Bioscience
research programs at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). The
main focus of the Program is genetics, genomics, epidemiology and diagnostics
of important livestock species (cattle, pigs, camel, sheep, and goats) and
diseases (Trypanosomiasis, East Coast Fever, African swine fever, Peste
de Petits Ruminant and Zoonosis). The bulk of the research is done in
Africa and has the potential to impact the rest of the world with the aim of
improving food and nutritional security.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance
of cell lines, production and quality control of vaccine virus and
lyophilisation of the vaccine lots. Conduct thermostability,
residual moisture and quality control evaluations.
- Interaction
with project partners to implement project work plans.
- Tracking
of supplies and insuring that sufficient quantities are available for
planned work.
- Preparation
of requests for cell culture and vaccine production materials. Liaison
with ILRI administration to assure timely delivery of orders and
maintenance of equipment.
- Management
of the laboratory space to maintain appropriate bio-security and working
environment.
- Complete
quality control tests on vaccine lots
Requirements
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Biological science.
- Minimum
2 years’ experience in cell culture
- Good
planner with ability to prioritize tasks
- Creativity
and ability to work under minimum supervision
Terms of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at
ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position is on a 2 year fixed term contract.
Job level and salary
This position is job Grade 2B with a starting salary of KES
83,606.00. This is exclusive of other benefits provided by ILRI.
Location: The position will be based at the
ILRI, Nairobi.
How to Apply
Applicants should send applications 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. Applications should be submitted online to the Human Resources
Director at our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/
on or before midnight Nairobi time on 30 September, 2013. Only online
applications will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be
contacted. The position title and reference number REF: RT/BIOS/09/13 should
be clearly marked on the cover letter.
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.
