The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI reorganized by the decree of the Council of Minister’s Regulation No. 530/2023 with the objectives of conducting biomedical, clinical trial and bioequivalence research, promoting and strengthening local production of pharmaceutical products and research capacity building under the Federal Ministry of Health. AHRI, over its 50 years in service, is well known for its hub function for skill and technology transfer and partnership embracing research agendas with direct impact in the development and transformation of population in Ethiopia and beyond.

The Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD) Research Division is one of the departments in the institute and currently MNTD runs different Malaria Research Projects with national and international partners and funders. Therefore, our division is looking for a self-driven, motivated, innovative and energetic junior researcher – Molecular vector to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

·   Conduct gDNA/RNA extractions from human blood and mosquito vectors.

·   Perform conventional and advanced PCR.

·   Conduct mosquito bisection and prepare for molecular analysis.

·   Responsible for DBS punching and extraction

·   Prepare solutions for different laboratory activities.

·  Ensure the appropriate storage of laboratory equipment.

. Receive, store and register mosquito and DBS samples from the field. 

·   Ensure appropriate records are kept in the laboratory log books.

·   Assist with procurement requests related to this activity.

·   Prepare Standard Operating Procedures and adhere to the SOPs for these activities.

·   Participate in other field activities as required.

·   Work closely with researchers, field team, data management team and lab logistics officers.

·   Ensure standards and the quality of laboratory procedures by strictly following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

·   Adhere to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding the safety of oneself and others. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications Required

·  BSc Degree in Medical Laboratory, Biology or Biotechnology from a recognized university with zero year’s work experience.

·   Experience in mosquito collection and rearing is an added advantage

·   Minimum GPA of 3.00 for male and 2.75 for female applicants

Other competencies

·   Skilled in performing routine molecular biology experiments and interpreting results.

·   Strong computer literacy (MS office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet use)

·   Excellent interpersonal communication skill

·   Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels

·   Ability to work with others/teamwork, including international collaborators

·   Willingness to take up out of office tasks

·   Good communication skills, with good command of written and spoken English.

·   Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information and test results.

Duty station: Addis Ababa 

Number required: 1 (one)

Terms of Employment: One Year contact period with full time employment basis with a possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability

Salary: 10,386.00

How to Apply

Application Process:

Interested applicants who full fill the above requirements should send their CV/resume through THIS LINK and to facilitate the screening process, applicants should also fill the online application form at the following website.  https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/AuiaKeWw

Please note that filling this online application form and sending your CV/resume through ethiojobs.net is mandatory and applicants who fail to fill the online form will not be considered for screening. Multiple submissions for this job post is not allowed.