Biosafety jobs

Molecular diagnostics of potato diseases.Molecular characterization of transgenic events by PCR, RTq-PCR, Southern blot, sequencing and bioinformatics.Validation of event specific detection in the field.Perform bio-assays using artificial infection of potato plants with local strains in the biosafety glasshouse and other biosafety approved facilities.P.infestans effector screening.

ObjectiveMolecular diagnostics of potato diseases.Molecular characterization of transgenic events by PCR, RTq-PCR, Southern blot, sequencing and bioinformatics.Validation of event specific detection in the field.Perform bio-assays using artificial infection of potato plants with local strains in the biosafety glasshouse and other biosafety approved facilities.P.infestans effector screening.Delive...

Background The Global Biotech Potato Partnership (GBPP) project is using genetic engineering of three late blight resistant genes, referred to 3 R-gene stack to provides durable resistance to the disease for existing popular varieties. The 3 R-gene late blight resistant (LBR) potato is intended to directly increase crop yields and cut reliance on fungicides by up to 90%, greatly reducing human an...

The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. Objective Molecular diagnostics of potato diseases. Molecular characterization of transgenic events by PCR, RTq-PCR, Southern blo...

Consultant Regulatory Framework for Biosafety and Biosecurity at World Health Organization (WHO)

ResponsibilitiesThe assignment shall entail:Program reporting and administrationPlan the project cycle for grants, including defining timelines and deliverable endpoints for all project work packages in conjunction with the relevant Principal Investigators (PIs) and Program Manager.Work with academics and students in the project to plan, organize and implement field data collection and laboratory...

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future. Responsibilities The assignment shall entail: Program reporting and administration Plan the project cycle fo...

Receiving/collecting and recording of study related biological specimens;Isolating, quantifying, and cryopreserving PBMCs.Molecular biology assays: DNA extraction from biological samples and detection of Plasmodium falciparum and EBV using qPCRImmunological assays: ELISA and multiplex bead assay for analyses of Plasmodium falciparum, EBV and other common pathogens.Preparing reagents and managing ...

Vacancy No. CGHR/400/01/24Job SpecificationsReceiving/collecting and recording of study related biological specimens;Isolating, quantifying, and cryopreserving PBMCs.Molecular biology assays: DNA extraction from biological samples and detection of Plasmodium falciparum and EBV using qPCRImmunological assays: ELISA and multiplex bead assay for analyses of Plasmodium falciparum, EBV and other commo...

Vacancy No. CGHR/400/01/24Job SpecificationsReceiving/collecting and recording of study related biological specimens;Isolating, quantifying, and cryopreserving PBMCs.Molecular biology assays: DNA extraction from biological samples and detection of Plasmodium falciparum and EBV using qPCRImmunological assays: ELISA and multiplex bead assay for analyses of Plasmodium falciparum, EBV and other commo...

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya. Vacancy No. CGHR/400/01/24 Job Specifications Receiving/collecting and recording ...

REPORTS TO:Senior Laboratory AdvisorJob purposeThe Field Laboratory Manager is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring the successful execution of the KENPHIA II project. Reporting to the Senior Lab Advisor, this role involves managing satellite laboratories, coordinating samples management, supervising laboratory personnel, and maintaining quality ...

Job Purpose:The Manager, Safety, Health, and Environment Management shall provide leadership, accountability and responsibility for the overall coordination of all aspects of human and environmental safety during the handling of biological and non-biological products used in manufacturing by undertaking constant risk management processes following environmental hazard assessment and environmental...

Job Purpose:To support human and environmental safety during the handling of biological and non-biological products used in manufacturing, including undertaking constant risk management processes following environmental hazard assessment and environmental exposure assessment.Ensure occupational safety, health and environmental management through the implementation of safe work practices that are ...

Job Purpose:The Principal Production Scientist Vaccine and Biologicals Fill and Finish shall be responsible for filling vials with the vaccine or other biologicals and finishing the process of packaging and labelling the product in preparation for distribution. The officer shall support the leadership in production activities in the section including raw materials specifications to ensure consist...

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impact on the economy, the environment and human health. KPH/PLA/1/24 Job Specifications Duties and responsibilities: Conduct chemical and biological testing on agricultural produce and agro-inputs for compliance to marke...

Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impact on the economy, the environment and human health. Duties and responsibilities: Conduct chemical analysis on agricultural inputs, soil fertility evaluation, irrigation water suitability for support of farmers to ass...

In addition the applicants must:- Have graduated and in possession of the above-mentioned certificates. BSc.Biotechnology/Biomedical Sciences/Biosafety Be a Kenyan youth below 30 years of age; Provide a Certificate of good conduct; and Should not have undertaken any other Internship or exposed to work place experience related to their area of study since graduating. Personal Attributes Should pos...

SGS is the world s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Responsibilities Conducting microbial testing analysis of samples in accordance to standard operating procedures, techniques, national, international and industry standards or client s guidelines. Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory s QA/QC system and more especially IS...

The Position: The Research Assistant will be based in Nairobi-Kenya and will report to the Associate Scientist Molecular Biologist and Food Chemist-Post Doc Key Responsibilities: Develop gene constructs, validation, and transfer intoE.coliandAgrobacterium. Support on agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation, gene editing, and selection on appropriate media. Molecular characterization of tran...

Task description Under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Environmental Conventions and Policy Branch, Law Division, and direct supervision of the BCH III Project Manager, the International UN Volunteer, in close collaboration with the Project Assistant in the Division and Regional Advisors, will ensure effective and timely implementation of the BCH III Project by: Providing the overall sup...

Key Responsibilities: Receiving/collecting, recording of specimens; Processing and analyses; Preparing reagents; Recording and reporting of results; Dispatching the results for clinical/Research management Support with mapping of clinical and waste facilities in project counties that can/will contribute to environmental surveillance for enteric pathogens. Enhance systems for checking the quality ...

SGS is the world s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Responsibilities Conducting microbial testing analysis of samples in accordance to standard operating procedures, techniques, national, international and industry standards or client s guidelines. Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory s QA/QC system and more especially IS...

The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. The Position: The Research Assistant will be based in Nairobi-Kenya and will report to the Associate Scientist Molecular Biologis...