KEMRI Research Scientist Jobs in Kenya

KEMRI Research Scientist Jobs in Kenya

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) seeks to carry out epidemiological surveillance of dengue in Mandera, Wajir, Kilifi, Mombasa and Trans Nzoia County. The study aims to determine the public health threat posed by dengue virus and to identify potential factors that lead to sustained occurrence of dengue outbreaks.

Currently, routine diagnosis of dengue is not
conducted at the health facility laboratories countrywide. As a result, the true burden of dengue in Kenya remains unknown. The project is based at the Centre for Infectious and Parasitic
Diseases Control Research (CIPDCR) in Busia. The project seeks to fill the following position.

Position: Research Scientist, Job Group KMR 6 (1 position)

Reports to: Principal Investigator

Location: Busia

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work with the Senior Research Scientist to coordinate epidemiological surveillance activities in the field while overseeing field workers, perform bioassays and support laboratory operations.

Job Specification

Perform sample collection, processing, preservation, storage, and shipment.

Perform laboratory procedures including PCR, ELISA, PRNT

Propagate and maintain cell cultures and cell lines

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

Maintenance of study documentation and records.

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

Attend all required trainings and ensure activities are carried out in accordance to
stipulated guidance from the principal investigator.

Train, guide

and supervise field workers in the field and laboratory.

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

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

Oversee data entry and data cleaning in timely manner.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in any area of Biological Sciences with preference to Molecular Biology.

Skills and abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of virus isolation and characterization will be added advantage.

Knowledge in PCR, ELISA, PRNT and other neutralization assays is highly desirable.

High proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Personal Attributes

Should be more resilient and able to work in challenging and difficult field settings of North
Eastern counties of Kenya.

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

Should possess strong analytical skills

A person of integrity

How to Apply

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

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