Vacancy: Research Assistant; Number of Positions: 01 Type of Employment: Contract, Project

About Us: The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), established in 1970 by the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations and later seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia, is a premier biomedical and clinical research institute. Named after Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae), AHRI was reorganized by the Council of Ministers Regulation No. 376/2016. As a hub for biomedical research, clinical trials, and capacity building under the Federal Ministry of Health, AHRI has been instrumental for over 50 years in driving skill and technology transfer and fostering partnerships that directly impact the development and transformation of populations in Ethiopia and beyond.

Project and position Overview: The AHRI’s Viral Diseases Research Division is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the Arbovirus Sero-cross-reactivity project, focusing on immune profiling or identifying the immunosignature of pathogens responsible for common febrile illnesses.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance and direction of project investigators to ensure project milestones are achieved.

• Perform laboratory testing of clinical samples with multiplex immunoassays developed by international research partners as per the developed protocol and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Regularly monitor the proper storage of clinical samples (plasma, serum) from study sites/facilities, ensuring proper long-term storage.

• Regularly monitor and provide supplies/consumables inventory reports.

• Assist in systematically documenting all samples using appropriate biological sample management systems.

• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.

• Assist division researchers on other immunological and molecular-based projects and assist MSc and PhD students enrolled in these projects.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• BSc Degree in Laboratory Sciences or other related fields with zero-year work experience

• Highly motivated and able to work harmoniously in a small group.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work under the supervision of the project team.

Why Join Us:

• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Contribution to impactful research that advances healthcare and improves lives.

Additional Information: Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

We look forward to welcoming a motivated researcher assistant to our team who is passionate in contributing to advancing healthcare through innovative research and development.

Position Details:

• Duty Station: AHRI/ALRET Compound, Addis Ababa

• Salary: As per the organization's scale

• Terms of Employment: One-year contract period on a full-time basis with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability. The first 90 days are a provisional period.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfill the above requirements should send the following through THIS LINK

• CV/resume (not more than 2 pages)

• Cover letter (not more than one page)

• One-page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills, and competencies to facilitate the screening process

• Names of three references with their e-mail addresses

• Publications (if any) should be listed in your CV