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One (1) Research Assistant (Job Order Employment)

Company : Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology
Date Posted : 2025-02-17

Institution: Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)
Deadline for Application: February 21, 2025, 5:00PM
Project Title: Exploring the Bio-Preservative Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Wild Honey in Select Regions of Mindanao 
Project Leader: Mark Anthony I. Jose
Duration: 01 March – 31 December, 2025 (10 months)
Salary: Php15,208.80/month
Tentative schedule of interview: February 25, 2025

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of B.S. Biology (preferably with units in Master’s Degree in Biology and other related fields)
  • 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:
    • i. Basic microbiological techniques;
    • ii. Bacterial isolation, culture, and maintenance;
    • iii. Biochemical characterization of bacterial isolates; and
    • iv. Maintenance of microbiological laboratory
  • Excellent multitasking and organization skills
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to adapt and be trained in performing tasks

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Act as the point of contact for the project.
    • a. 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.
    • b. Attend meetings/seminars relevant to the task of an RA.
    • c. Handles internal and external communications about the project.
    • d. Prepare the necessary status/project reports of the project as prescribed by the MSU-IIT OVCRE.
    • e. 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.)
    • a. Monitors the status of requests and deliveries.
    • b. 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 it 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. Mark Anthony I. Jose
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QUALIFIED APPLICANTS are advised to hand in three (3) copies of their application to the Office of Research Management, OVCRE and address it to:

PROF. ALIZEDNEY M. DITUCALAN, JD LLM
Chancellor
èßäAV- 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 Managemen

APPLICATIONS WITH INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

NOTE: For Applicants who will hand in or send their applications through courier, PLEASE COMPILE THREE (3) COPIES OF THE COMPLETE DOCUMENTS IN LONG WHITE FOLDER WITH PAPER FASTENER

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