The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Temporary Research Associate –Analytical chemist to perform routine nutrition and contaminant analysis and support research fellows through training and supervision

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. www.ilri.org

• Support research fellows and other researchers through training and supervision.
• Work as part of a team conducting capacity building and research with scientists from universities and National Agricultural Research Institutes from Eastern and Central Africa, and beyond. Specific responsibilities are in the area of analytical chemistry;
• Conduct research and implement laboratory operations at a logistical level (including help in development of standard operating procedures, managing consumables stocks and procurement, drafting risk assessments and obtaining permits) under the supervision of the nutritional analysis-mycotoxin project leader and in consultation with other team members;
• Ensure observation of good laboratory practice including drafting risk assessments and surveillance of laboratory users’ activity;
• Operate a subset of the platform’s laboratory equipment, including several of the following: ELISA, fluorometer, UPLC, AAS, UV-VIS, NIR, GCMS, LCMS;
• Prepare laboratory chemical reagents and media;
• Carry out routine tasks such as sample testing, contribute to the development of laboratory protocols within the nutritional analysis-mycotoxins platform, conduct data analysis and interpretation;
• Conduct induction and periodical training of lab members and other partners.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

• MSc in analytical chemistry or equivalent and at least two years relevant working experience;
• Expertise in analytical chemistry and diagnostics, including: extraction procedures, standards preparation, data analysis and interpretation, equipment operations, troubleshooting, routine equipment maintenance;
• Experience with experimental design and sampling procedures;
• Experience in developing and following detailed SOPs
• Experience working in a laboratory setting;
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and control procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively, work independently and work productively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team;
• Ability to adapt new technology and methods to enhance program effectiveness.
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of MS Office; and statistical analyses and database usage;

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

Terms of Appointment

This position is at job level HG 12 and it is only open to Kenyan nationals. This is a Temporary position for 4 months.

How to apply: Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing 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 to the Director, People and Organizational Development by clicking on the "Apply Now" tab above on or before 29th July 2024. The position title and reference number REF: : B/1455/2024 should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

To find out more about ILRI visit our websites at http://www.ilri.org

 ILRI is an equal opportunity employer.