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Key Responsibilities:
- •Optimize and troubleshoot diagnostics and genome sequencing protocols for a range of pathogens of public health importance.
- •Assemble pathogen genomes derived from next generation sequencers based on targeted or metagenomics methods.
- •Undertake phylogenetic analyses, produce reports and leading writing of new scientific manuscripts.
- •Develop and maintain SOPs, Laboratory Analytical Plans and sample management.
- •Run laboratory assays as per the developed SOPS and protocols.
- •Receive, process and store samples according to set SOPS.
- •Establish and maintain a clean database for collected samples.
- •Organise sample shipment to collaborating institutes and labs where applicable.
- •Compile and analyses data collected from laboratory assays.
- •Comply with all laid down Quality Management System (QMS) guidelines/ standards/ SOPs.
- •Comply with all health and safety guidelines; and
- •Participate in assigned activities including journal clubs and seminars.
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology or molecular biology. | Mandatory |
| 2 | Basic knowledge of bioinformatics and or computational data analysis | Mandatory |
| 3 | Experience in bioinformatics methods including genome assembly of virus or bacterial genomes | Mandatory |
| 4 | Minimum 4 years’ experience and out of which at least one (1) year should be at supervisory level. | Mandatory |
| 5 | Excellent presentation and communication skills | Desirable |
| 6 | Excellent organizational skills | Desirable |
| 7 | Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality | Skills & Competencies |
| 8 | Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills. | Skills & Competencies |
| 9 | Team working and ability to work in diverse teams | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail | Skills & Competencies |
Job Type
Contract
No. of Vacancies
1
Job Grade
Location
KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme – Kilifi
Contact Email Address
Application Ends on: 08/24/25 5:00:00 PM
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