Research Expert at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Job Overview

• This is a consultancy for a proposal the organization is working on. We are looking for a meticulous, detail-oriented Research Expert to assist with the planning and conducting of scientific experiments and research projects
• The Research Expert's responsibilities include collecting, sorting, and analyzing data, developing, executing, and interpreting research projects, performing laboratory experiments for product development, and overseeing the daily laboratory tasks
• The Research Expert would also assist in the preparation of documentation for experimental procedures, monitoring researchers in their assigned responsibilities, and presenting your findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Developing objectives and designing research projects and proposals.
• Formulating and conducting scientific experiments, performing data collection, and analyzing and evaluating test and research results.
• Replicating, evaluating, and refining research strategies and approaches and recommending improvements, and testing, customizing, and implementing new methods and procedures.
• Responding to research questions, troubleshooting problems, developing, and writing advanced experimental protocols, and monitoring ongoing projects and proposing and implementing changes.
• Proposing techniques to improve research quality and team productivity.
• Reporting equipment problems and assisting with setting up new equipment.
• Contributing to and writing research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents.
• Assisting with grant and manuscript submissions.
• Guiding, training, and advising junior researchers and students, and supporting senior research staff.
• Developing and following standard operating procedures and adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications / Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field.
• At least 3 years research-related experience.
• Knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory research techniques.
• Computer literacy and strong mathematical, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis;
• Experience in electronic and mobile data capturing tools (eg ODK, CSPro, Survey CTO);
• Demonstrable experience in developing monitoring and / or evaluation frameworks or methodologies for strategic. plans

Language Requirements:

• Excellent ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of other languages, particularly French, is desirable.