Research Scientist at Ifakara Health Institute, Dar es Salaam May 2026

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC systems for the quantification of insecticidal compounds, ensuring all activities adhere to GLP standards.
• Implement and refine established HPLC methods, ensuring consistent performance, accuracy, and reproducibility.
• Prepare and process samples from insecticide-treated materials (e.g., bed nets), maintaining full traceability and chain of custody throughout.
• Maintain detailed and GLP-compliant documentation, including data forms, sample tracking logs, calibration records, and instrument maintenance reports.
• Author, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) specific to HPLC workflows, aligned with GLP documentation requirements.
• Provide hands-on training and supervision in HPLC techniques to staff, students, and apprentices, promoting best practices and GLP compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to schedule and execute HPLC-based analyses in support of project milestones.
• Support audit readiness by ensuring all HPLC operations meet regulatory and quality assurance standards; participate in inspections and reviews as required
• Record, analyse, and interpret data using validated software’s ensuring compliance with GLP data integrity principles.
• Prepare structured data reports and summaries for internal review and external clients, ensuring traceability and reproducibility.
• Contribute to scientific publications and regulatory submissions with GLP-compliant data packages.
• Maintain secure and auditable data storage systems.
• Prioritize and manage workload independently and collaboratively, ensuring timely delivery of GLP- compliant outputs.
• Maintain and update COSHH, risk assessments, and safety documentation in line with GLP and institutional policies.
• Promote inclusive practices and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and grade.

Desired Skills

• Record-keeping and data integrity practices.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in scientific software and data analysis tools.
• Willingness to learn and apply new techniques.

Essential Qualification

• MSc / PhD qualification in Chemical/Biological Sciences.
• Knowledge of GLP principles and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficient in scientific software and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with insecticidal / pesticidal chemical classes.

Desired Experience

• Experience with HPLC and analytical chemistry.
• Experience in GLP-compliant laboratory environments.

Preferred Language

• Strong communication expertise both English & Swahili Language.