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Institution: Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
Deadline for Application: January 31, 2024; 12:00 NN
Project Title: Cultivating Microbial Wealth: A Strategic Benchmarking Initiative Towards Building a Bacterial Biobank in Northern Mindanao (SO 00291-2024)
Project Leader: Lucilyn L. Maratas
Duration: 11 months (February-December)
Salary: Php 15,208.80/month

QUALIFICATIONS/ DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• At least 8 months of experience working in a microbiological laboratory
• 20 hours of relevant training in microbiology
• Proficient in conducting literature reviews, online research, and laboratory tasks.
•  Can perform the following:
• Basic microbiological techniques;
• Bacterial isolation, culture, and maintenance;
• Biochemical characterization of bacterial isolates; and
• Maintenance of microbiological laboratory
• Excellent multitasking and organization skills
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Able to adapt and be trained in performing tasks
• Act as the point of contact for the project
• Perform clerical management duties and other tasks related to the project such as processing of paperwork, and coordination with the other aspects of the project.
• Attend meetings/seminars relevant to the task of an RA.
• Handles internal and external communications about the project.
• Prepare the necessary status/project reports of the project as prescribed by the Ãå±±½ûµØ-IIT OVCRE.
• Perform administrative functions to ensure the safety and efficiency of the laboratory.
• Prepare documents needed for the procurement of supplies (i.e. purchase requests, purchase orders, disbursement vouchers, etc)
• Monitors the status of requests and deliveries
• Properly maintain record logs for documentary purposes
• Assist in the overall activities of the project.
• Consolidate, analyze, and interpret data generated from the project.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Commitment to following ethical guidelines and confidentiality.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Interested and qualified applicants should signify their interest in writing. Please attach the  following documents to the application letter and send to the address below: 

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae;
2. TOR/Evaluation of Grades;
3. Photocopy of Valid ID of the person to hire, and; 
4. Application Letter indicating the subject below:

Subject: Research Assistant for the project led by Prof. _____

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in three (3) copies of their application to the Office of Research Management, OVCRE and address it to:

ALIZEDNEY M. DITUCALAN 
Chancellor 
Ãå±±½ûµØ - Iligan Institute of Technology 

Through:

PROF. EPHRIME B. METILLO. PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise

PROF. ARNOLD C. ALGUNO, DSc
Director, Office of Research Management

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED. NOTE: For Applicants who will hand in or send their applications through courier, PLEASE COMPILE THE  COMPLETE DOCUMENTS IN LONG WHITE FOLDER WITH PAPER FASTENER