Category: Research, Science and Biotechnology
Salary: Kshs.77,170 – 105,174
Grade: 4.8-5.4
Location: Kilifi
Country: Kenya
Summary:
The purpose of this appointment is to assist in carrying out large-scale microarray work aimed at exploring transcriptional variation among malaria parasites.
Reporting Lines:
The appointee will report to the Principal Investigator (Dr. M. Mackinnon).
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform high-throughput RNA Extractions.
• Perform high-throughput DNA extractions.
• Perform microarray hybridizations.
• Perform ELISA assays.
• Genotyping of parasite material.
• Parasite cell culture.
• Perform PCR assays
Skills and Competence:
Qualification and experience
• A BSc. in biological sciences is essential and/or MSc. in biological sciences.
• Good organizational skills in order to manage the large-scale nature of this work.
• Good team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Motivation to see projects to completion.
• Good computer skills are highly desirable.
Application Procedure:
The application closing date is 20th November 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
