One; Research Assistant; Order

Company :Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

Date Posted :

Institution:Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)
Deadline for Application: July 24, 2025; 5:00 PM
Project Title:Exploring the Bio-Preservative Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Wild Honey in Select Regions of MindanaoProject Leader: Mark Anthony I. Jose
Duration: 5 months (August-December 2025)
Salary:Php 15,208.8/month
Tentative schedule of interview: July 29, 2025

Qualifications:

Educational Background:

• Graduate of B.S. Biology (preferably with units in Master’s Degree in Biology and other related fields)

Experience:

• At least 8 months of experience working in a microbiological laboratory
• 20 hours of relevant training in microbiology

Skills:

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 MSU-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 it to the address below:

• TOR/Evaluation of Grades;
• Photocopy of Valid  the person to hire, and;
• 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 theOffice of Research Management, OVCREand address it to:

PROF. ALIZEDNEY M. DITUCALAN, JD LLM
Chancellor
MSU - 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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