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Key Responsibilities:
- •Coordination of sampling, sample shipment and other study procedures
- •Perform immunological assays
- •Develop or adapt assays for the assessment of yellow fever antibodies and other emerging pathogens
- •Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols
- •Provide supervision and training support for junior lab members
- •Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and occasionally present papers and posters
- •Manage own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines
- •Use specialist scientific equipment in a laboratory environment
- •Generate, analyse and keep an updated record of all the experimental results
- •Collaborate with internal and external partners in immunology and vaccine development
- •Perform any other comparable duties as may be required to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory
- •Be responsible with others for the biological safety of the laboratory
Vacancy Requirements:
| # | Description. | Requirement Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Ph.D. in Immunology or Vaccinology. | Mandatory |
| 2 | A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role. | Mandatory |
| 3 | Proven experience in performing immunological assays. | Mandatory |
| 4 | Proficiency in using analytical software packages such as STATA and R. | Mandatory |
| 5 | Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. | Mandatory |
| 6 | Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision | Mandatory |
| 7 | Experience in vaccine immunology, particularly in conducting B cell and T cell assays. | Desirable |
| 8 | Demonstrated contribution to scientific research as a co-author on at least two peer-reviewed publications | Desirable |
| 9 | Good analytical ability, planning and organizational skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 10 | Attentive to detail with the capacity to work with/follow laid down processes and procedures | Skills & Competencies |
| 11 | Ability to work independently/with minimum supervision, and within stipulated deadlines and schedules | Skills & Competencies |
| 12 | Confidentiality and Integrity | Skills & Competencies |
| 13 | Excellent interpersonal and communication skills | Skills & Competencies |
| 14 | Teamwork and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment | 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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