{"id":55314,"date":"2018-05-01T10:29:11","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T09:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=55314"},"modified":"2018-05-01T10:29:11","modified_gmt":"2018-05-01T09:29:11","slug":"medical-research-council-mrc-unit-job-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/medical-research-council-mrc-unit-job-vacancy.html","title":{"rendered":"Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit Job Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit, The Gambia \u2013 We are the leading research centre in sub-Saharan Africa, carrying out internationally competitive research into tropical medicine for over 50 years. Our current research agenda focuses on three themes: Disease Control &amp; Elimination; Nutrition; Vaccines &amp; Immunity. Looking towards the future. we are aiming to push forward into new and challenging areas reflecting changes in national and global health priorities.<\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Manager, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nJob Information \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An interesting opportunity is available for a post-doctoral scientist to head the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at MRCG at LSHTM, Fajara.<\/li>\n<li>The post-holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Molecular Diagnostics (MDx) Laboratories and supervision of staff.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he will be responsible for strengthening core platform capabilities to support research through conducting existing assays to a unified standard, developing standardised protocols, training members of the laboratory and developing new tools and methods in molecular analysis to meet the needs of Research Projects.<\/li>\n<li>The post holder may dedicate up to 20% of work time to independent research in an area of interest in molecular biology towards strengthening the overall Unit research agenda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nEssential:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or other Biomedical Sciences from an accredited University with significant experience in Molecular biology research.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience in current molecular diagnostic technologies including variations of nucleic acid extraction, amplification and detection techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated knowledge and training in GCLP implementation and accreditation to quality standards.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of previous publications in the area of molecular biology techniques and genotyping.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in setting up basic bioinformatics analysis and use of softwares for sequence and fragment analysis, primer and probe design, gene annotation and genetic mapping.<\/li>\n<li>Computer literate (e.g Microsoft Office applications)<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and spoken English.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent time management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Good organisational and staff management skills (note: with the ability to co-supervise staff with other managers).<\/li>\n<li>Experience of working with people from different disciplines and cultures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Desirable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge of Next Generation technologies and experience managing large diagnostic or genetic data sets, including whole genome sequencing and RNAseq.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of bioinformatics scripting language applicable to molecular data management and analysis such as Perl and R.<\/li>\n<li>Training in quality management systems and processes in research and\/or research laboratory environments.<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of another international language especially French or Portuguese.<\/li>\n<li>Good budgetary and cost management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Keenness to train and impart knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Remuneration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An attractive salary will be paid in MRCG\u2019s Grade 1, 40 Points at a minimum take home pay of 132, 287 Dalasi per month. This is equivalent to $2, 814 per month using the prevailing USD\/Dalasi exchange rate. Please note the salary will be paid in Dalasi and the USD\/Dalasi exchange rate is only given as a guide using the prevailing exchange rate.<\/li>\n<li>For displaced staff the package will include, rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowances for dependents, contribution to school fees for children and shipment of personal effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Closing Date<\/strong><br \/>\n31st May, 2018.<\/p>\n<section id=\"listing-fields\"><\/section>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should download and complete the MRCG Job Application Form and send to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:recruitment@mrc.gm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>recruitment@mrc.gm<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrc.gm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MRCG-Job-Application-Form-.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to download the MRCG Job Application<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(MS Word)\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrc.gm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Job-Description-Manager-Molecular-Diagnostics-Laboratory.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here for more information<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(MS Word)\u00a0<strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The appointment is up to 31st March 2021 initially and is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.<\/li>\n<li>MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit, The Gambia \u2013 We are the leading research centre in sub-Saharan Africa, carrying out internationally competitive research into tropical medicine for over 50 years. 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