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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 Mindanao 
Project 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:

1. Proficient in conducting literature reviews, online research, and laboratory tasks.
2. Can perform the following:
   

   - Basic microbiological techniques;
   - Bacterial isolation, culture, and maintenance;
   - Biochemical characterization of bacterial isolates; and
   - Maintenance of microbiological laboratory

3. Excellent multitasking and organization skills
4. Superb written and verbal communication skills
5. Able to adapt and be trained in performing tasks

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Act as the point of contact for the project.
   
   1. 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.
   2. Attend meetings/seminars relevant to the task of an RA.
   3. Handles internal and external communications about the project.
   4. Prepare the necessary status/project reports of the project as prescribed by the MSU-IIT OVCRE.
   5. Perform administrative functions to ensure the safety and efficiency of the Laboratory.
2. Prepare documents needed for the procurement of supplies (i.e. purchase requests, purchase orders, disbursement vouchers, etc.)
   
   1. Monitors the status of requests and deliveries.
   2. Properly maintain record logs for documentary purposes.
3. Assist in the overall activities of the project.
4. Consolidate, analyze, and interpret data generated from the project.
5. Perform other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.
6. Commitment to following ethical guidelines and confidentiality.
7. 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
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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