ILRI Vacancy: Research Associate I

ILRI; Montpellier; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute seeks a Research Associate I in Montpellier to support laboratory activities and guide graduate fellows on laboratory analyses. The successful candidate will manage lab operations, conduct biological sample analyses, and contribute to project coordination while ensuring effective communication and supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience applying serological and molecular techniques for zoonotic pathogens (3+ years).
• Competence in data management and analysis.
• Good experience with field surveys.

Responsabilités

• Conduct laboratory analyses using techniques like ELISA and PCR.
• Manage lab facilities and consumables, leading ordering processes.
• Support graduate fellows with their laboratory analyses.

Connaissances

Data management

Technical report writing

Supervisory skills

Formation

BSc or MSc in laboratory science

Biomedical science & technology

Biological sciences

Biotechnology

Veterinary medicine

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Posted:

01.07.2025

Expiry Date:

15.08.2025

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Job Description:

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Research Associate I to support laboratory activities including analysis of biological samples, development of laboratory reports, and guiding graduate fellows attached to the projects on laboratory analyses. This position is required for efficient management of laboratory activities for a subset of projects in the program

ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centres dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory analyses of biological samples from projects assigned using various techniques ranging from pen-side screening tests to advanced molecular techniques, e.g., serological and molecular assays (ELISA, PCR, etc)
• Develop reports from data generated from field and laboratory activities
• Manage laboratory facilities and consumables and take the lead role in placing orders for various items required in the lab
• Support graduate fellows working under various projects while conducting their analyses in the laboratory
• Under supervision, contribute to the overall running of the project (including paperwork, procurement and management of stored samples, publications, reports)
• Provide technical support to the research staff
• Conduct data analysis and provide periodic (weekly) updates

Requirements

Academic and professional qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in laboratory science, biomedical science & technology, biological sciences, biotechnology, veterinary medicine or related field
• More than 3 years’ experience on the application of serological and molecular techniques for screening zoonotic pathogens
• Good experience on field surveys including outbreak investigations;
• Competence in data management and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through technical reports
• Strong organization and supervisory skills

Post location: The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya