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KEMRI through the Graduate School is conducting a project titled “Field evaluation COVID-19: Community Access Diagnostics laboratory networks" aimed at improving diagnostic & surveillance capacity of COVID-19 in Kenya and by partnering with reference and community diagnostics laboratories. The project seeks to recruit Research Interns as detailed below:-

Position: Research Interns (2 Positions)

Qualifications

• Must have graduated with a BSc. Biomedical Sciences. Public Health or related disciplines

Under the training, guidance and supervision of Head Schistosomiasis research division, the interns will be involved in:
• Assisting in running of routine laboratory assays
• Assisting in running assays for research project
• Assisting in the maintenance of laboratory inventory
• Assisting in sample reception and documentation
• Carrying out COVID-19 sample testing and storage
• Maintaining proper records of all experimental data
• .Assisting in preventive maintenance and daily monitoring of equipment
• Adhering to all safety and quality control requirements
• Assisting in other tasks to support the day to day running of the laboratory.
Terms of Engagement:
Appointment in the Internship program will be for a period of six (6) months. The successful candidate (s) will be paid a monthly stipend Ksh. 25,000 without any other benefits.


Interns will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical insurance cover for the period of internship.
Applications should include the following:
1. Letter of application indicating the field of study
2. Current resume or CV with names and contact information (telephone and e-mail address)
3. Copies of certificates and transcripts.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications together with their detailed CV to:
The Director General & CEO
ATTN: Director, KEMRI GRDAUATE SCHOOL
Email: [email protected]