FIELD ASSISTANT

Application deadline 2018-05-04

Location

Arusha

Description

Responsibilities
The Laboratory Technician will perform the following duties among others:

• Sampling suckers and shoot tips of banana plants
• In vitro multiplication and regeneration of banana plants
• Embryo rescue and germination of embryos/ seeds
• Prepare in-vitro media (stock solutions and working media)
• Chromosome doubling of diploid banana varieties
• Transplant in vitro plants into the nursery and maintain the nursery
• Process imported plant material
• Maintain excellent lab and nursery records
• Be responsible for the maintenance of lab equipment
• Keep the laboratory operations aseptically clean
• Stock control by tracking the use of the lab consumables and supplies
• Assist the field assistant in planting in-vitro plants
• Report findings orally and in writing
• Other official duties as assigned by the banana breeder

Required Qualifications / Experience

• The candidate should have a BSc in Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Agriculture or related field.
• Preferably work experience in agricultural sciences or other research environment
• Familiarity with general laboratory working procedures
• Flexibility. reliability, honesty and independence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• The ability to work independently and as a team member
• General Information:
• The initial period for this position is one and half years with possibility of renewal. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
  Applications:
  Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates. telephone number, email address. and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the
  Country Representative,
  IITA-Tanzania,
  Plot No. 25. Mwenge – Coca-Cola Road. Mikocheni Industrial Area
  P.O. Box 34441,
  Dar es Salaam. Tanzania
  or by email to: IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org

A client seeking a qualified candidate for the position of a FIELD ASSISTANT