KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL
Key Responsibilities:
- i.Development of laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- ii.Preparation of laboratory reagents
- iii.Perform micronutrient testing amongst others using Immunoassays and ElIS techniques
- iv.Perform next generation sequencing (NGS) using nanopore technologies
- v.Perform HRP2/3 gene deletions in Plasmodium falciparum using a novel multiplex bead-based assay (MBA) on MAGPIX® System
- vi.Validate and Implement CDC microbiologic folate testing protocol
- vii. Perform real-time PCR (qPCR) for infectious diseases on Applied Biosystems TaqMan Array Card (TAC) platform Implementing laboratory assays as per protocol and relevant SOPs
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | i.Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a related field from a recognized institution | Mandatory |
| 2 | ii.Proficiency in the use of computers and electronic case report forms (eCRFs) for data collection | Mandatory |
| 3 | iii.Evidence of Good Clinical and laboratory practice will be an added advantage | Added Advantage |
| 4 | i.Strategic thinking and excellent organizational skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 5 | ii.Excellent analytical skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 6 | iii.Lab assays troubleshooting skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 7 | iv.Ability to work long hours including weekends and public holidays where necessary | Skills & Competencies |
| 8 | v.Good communication, presentation and reporting skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 9 | vi.Self-driven and willingness to advance his/her career | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | vii.Team player | Skills & Competencies |
Application Procedure:
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- Candidates must supply an email and telephone contact that will be used when offering interviews. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce ORIGINALS of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, original transcripts and testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae and valid clearance certificate (certificate of good conduct) during the interviews.