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RESEARCH OFFICER II
2025-10-09T16:58:07+00:00
icipe - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
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FULL_TIME
 
icipe Duduville Campus
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Admin & Office
KES
 
MONTH
2025-10-24T17:00:00+00:00
 
Kenya
8

To support research activities under the SYMBIOVECTOR project, particularly in the domains of vector surveillance, insecticide resistance monitoring, mosquito colony maintenance, and molecular diagnostics. The role combines field and laboratory tasks with a strong focus on implementation and training.

• Lead and coordinate field collections of Anopheles mosquitoes and manage insecticide resistance monitoring (e.g., WHO tube tests, CDC bottle assays). • Oversee mosquito colony rearing, including maintenance of resistant strains and infection studies (e.g., membrane feeding). • Conduct molecular laboratory analyses, including PCR, qPCR, and ELISA for vector species identification, resistance markers, and Plasmodium detection. • Develop and maintain SOPs for laboratory and field activities; ensure compliance with biosafety and quality standards. • Train and supervise junior staff, students, and technicians on entomological and molecular methods. • Manage laboratory inventory, prepare reagents, and maintain accurate records of protocols and results. • Assist with data analysis, reporting, and manuscript preparation. • Any other duties assigned
• Familiar with data analysis tools (e.g., R, STATA) and inventory management. • Additional training in vector taxonomy, medical entomology, and bioinformatics. • Proficient in laboratory diagnostics, mosquito infection assays, and behavioral bioassays. • Strong expertise in insecticide resistance testing and net durability evaluation. • Demonstrated ability to contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health or any other related field. • At least 5 years’ experience in entomological research, including molecular lab work and semi-field trials. • Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) certified.
bachelor degree
60
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Vacancy title:
RESEARCH OFFICER II

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
icipe - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 24 2025

Duty Station:
icipe Duduville Campus | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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To support research activities under the SYMBIOVECTOR project, particularly in the domains of vector surveillance, insecticide resistance monitoring, mosquito colony maintenance, and molecular diagnostics. The role combines field and laboratory tasks with a strong focus on implementation and training.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Applications will be accepted up to 24th October 2025. Interested applicants should submit: (a) a confidential cover letter; (b) a detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses); and (c) a statement illustrating suitability against the listed qualifications/competencies/abilities, and skills.

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, October 24 2025
Duty Station: icipe Duduville Campus | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted: 09-10-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-10-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 09-10-2099
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