Technical Assistant
Posted: 18 Jun 2013 09:44
AM PDT
Vacancy Number: TA/BECA/06/2013
BecA
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal
BecA
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal
The International Livestock Research Institute (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. http://www.ilri.org/.
ILRI is a member of CGIAR, a global agricultural research partnership
working 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. http://www.cgiar.org/
ILRI also manages the Biosciences eastern and central Africa
(BecA) Hub, the centre for excellence in modern plant and animal
biology in Africa. BecA is an initiative developed within the framework
of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD)/ African Union African
Biosciences initiative. It consists of a Hub based on the ILRI campus in Nairobi,
Kenya and a network of regional nodes and other affiliated laboratories and
organizations throughout the region. The BecA Hub facilities are world
class, including a range of molecular, plant transformation, and genomics
laboratories and equipment (e.g. 454 sequencing, Biosafety level 3 laboratory,
plant growth facilities). The Hub hosts and conducts research in crop,
microbe and livestock areas where new developments in science offer promise to
address previously intractable problems constraining Africa’s
development. Capacity building is a major goal of all activities. The
scope covers agriculture and food security and their intersections with human
health and nutrition, and the sustainable use of Africa’s natural
resources. Further information is available athttp://hub.africabiosciences.org/
Job purpose
ILRI seeks to recruit a dynamic and competent Technical Assistant to
provide quality and efficient services to all the BecA-ILRI hub laboratory
users.
Responsibilities
· Reconstitute Tissue culture media, Microbiological Plates, Buffers and
specialised reagents used by all laboratories ;
· Replenishment of cold room with the required products from central core
department used by all laboratories ;
· Assemble simple and complex filtration equipment’s used in the
production of sterile Media, buffers and other specialised reagents used in all
laboratories;
· Be able to operate simple and complex machines like Washing machines,
Autoclaves, ovens, Masterflex pumps used for dispensing Media, pH meter,
Osmometer and incubators used for Quality control purposes;
· Clean and maintain all laboratories dusting benches windows and machines
as required, respecting Good Laboratory Practices and the Procedures in place;
· Prepare, Autoclave, clean glassware and consumables used in
laboratories;
· Manage biological wastes from the laboratories;
· Management of stock consumables and glassware within the unit;
· Perform any other tasks related to the work done within the unit.
Skills and Competencies
· Diploma in laboratory Technology with at least one year relevant
experience;
· Proven Experience in lab techniques;
· Good ability to co-ordinate, prioritize, and organize work;
· Effective planning and multi-tasking skills;
· Media Preparation Skills;
· Computer literacy skills.
Terms of Appointment
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s
Nairobi campus. The position is on a 2 year contract with the possibility
of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and continued funding.
Job level and salary
This position is job Grade 1C, with an attractive salary and benefits
package.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one document
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/job/board on
or before 3 July 2013. The position title and reference
number REF: TA/BECA/06/2013 should be clearly marked on the cover letter. Only
online applications will be considered, and only short listed candidates will
be contacted.
To find out more about ILRI and the BecA Hub, visit our websites
at http://www.ilri.org/ andhttp://hub.africabiosciences.org/
To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/ilricrowd/
ILRI is an equal opportunity
employer.
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