Assistant Research Officer (Human Genetics Factors (HGF) Job in Kenya

Job Purpose: 

This role is responsible for provision of technical support to the Human Genetics Factors (HGF) research group, who will be responsible for setting up of laboratory experiments, analysis of samples/data and recording of applied processes and procedures to meet research objectives. Additional roles include data analysis, reporting, preparation of presentations and publications for dissemination. 

Description: 

Reports to:  principal investigator

Directly supervises: any interns as assigned by principal investigator

Indirectly supervises: none.

Budget and resource responsibility:  

Responsible for HGF lab orders

Key Responsibilities:


  • Conduct experiments, including flow cytometry, immunological, and molecular work.
  • Interpret and document results for laboratory assays.
  • Provide technical support and advice to researchers in the design of experiments.
  • Standardize, calibrate, and carry out preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Prepare and collate results, update relevant databases, and communicate results according to laid down procedures.
  • Development, review, and redaction of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Sample management: Receipt, sorting, inventory, and biobanking
  • Support compliance to applicable laboratory regulations (GCP and GCLP), QA/QC, in-house safety, and health standards, and maintain all relevant documentation.
  • Support in the request, follow up, collection of laboratory supplies from central stores, and maintenance of an internal chemical and consumable inventory.
  •  Contribute to the development of scientific presentations, publications, and dissemination in internal and external forums.
  • Attend to any other duties assigned by PI or their designee.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences/ molecular biology/ medical microbiology/ biochemistry or equivalent discipline
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in biomedical research

Desirable Criteria:

  • Data analysis using STATA or R software
  • Competency in conventional molecular biology assays (PCR, and qPCR)
  • Experience working with Enzyme linked Immuno-sorbent assays (ELISA) and immuno-haematology sample analysis.
  • Computer literacy: proficiency with MS office suite applications

Competencies:

  • Demonstrate high levels of integrity and confidentiality 
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and communication skills 
  • Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills 
  • Teamwork and ability to work in diverse teams 
  • Flexibility, adaptability, multi-tasking and attention to detail 

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