Vacancy title:
Research Scientist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 23 2025

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Job Summary

• Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is looking for highly motivated and skilled Research Scientist – intern in molecular biology and related studies, role demands a robust understanding of molecular biology techniques. Selected candidate will receive specialized training while contributing to a cutting-edge research project titled Transmission zero (T0). The built capacity and contribution under this internship will significantly propel the progress of transgenesis research at IHI and in Tanzania at large toward malaria control and elimination. Transmission Zero is a global malaria research programme at IHI working to develop innovative genetic tools to stop transmission of malaria in Africa

Responsibility:

Responsibilities

• Mandatory compliance with safety protocols within a biosafety level 3 laboratory (BSL3) facility
• Assist in performing comprehensive laboratory experiments involving analysis of DNA, RNA, and protein under supervision
• Learn the application of molecular biology methods such as PCR, DNA/RNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis in transgenesis studies
• Contribute to execution of genetic manipulations, including design of DNA constructs through gene editing applications such as CRISPR-Cas9 technology under supervision
• Contribute to conducting microinjection of samples with DNA constructs, subsequent screening and characterization of gene edited samples through microscopy under supervision
• Contribute to adaptation and maintenance of malaria parasite cultures for experimental studies under supervision
• Assist in performing Direct and standard membrane feeding assays under supervision
• Contribute to optimization of experimental protocols and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all performed experiments
• Engage in literature reviews of transgenesis related work and assist with the preparation of research findings for publications
• Participate in laboratory meetings and present research findings

Skill :

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience and strong background in molecular biology and parasitology techniques is an added advantage
• Knowledge of safety protocols and laboratory practices in molecular biology and parasitology related research

Qualification Required:

Essential Qualification

• Master's degree in molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, parasitology or a related field

Preferred Language Skill :

Preferred Language

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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