ILRI Technical Assistant – Field and Laboratory Jobs in Kenya
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Technical Assistant on behalf of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to provide support in the day-to-day operations of experiments and research activities.
ILRI works to improve food security and nutrition and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock.
It is the only one of 11 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, ILRI has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org
ILRI hosts the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Nairobi (www.irri.org) with its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna in the Philippines. IRRI is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations.
Key Responsibilities
Purpose
Provide support in the day-to-day operations of experiments and research activities, including preparation of materials, setting trials in the field/screenhouse/greenhouse/laboratory, from seeding, harvesting to seed processing to ensure that research standards of quality assurance are met
Perform specific procedures related to experiments/research studies (e.g. preparation of hydroponic solutions for screening, setting of field trials, monitor pests and diseases, maintain seed supply of experimental material, taking measurements for growth and yield assessments to quantify effects of abiotic stresses etc. in field and greenhouse trials)
Compile and review sample collection for processing
Engagement
Provide timely support to contract workers in the field/screenhouse/greenhouse/laboratory to ensure smooth operations and efficiency-monitoring.
Provide support for training of scholars, farmers, extension workers and interns to ensure maximum and effective transfer of knowledge
Delivery
Actively contribute to the maintenance and organization of the field/screenhouse/greenhouse/laboratory as required by the institute protocols including maintaining supply inventory, cleanliness, orderliness and safety in the laboratory and other workspaces, preparation of commonly used solutions/materials, inventory and requests for chemicals and other supplies as well as waste disposal
Maintain stock of seeds of commonly used genotypes and populations, and provide basic data on stored germplasm
Requirements
Diploma in the Agriculture with 2 years of relevant work experience
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) or other softwares
Experience in rice production and practices of plant breeding in rice
Experience with field data collection, sample processing and archiving
Understanding of health and safety in the workplace and good working practices
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills Ability to ride a motorcycle on the field and have a valid license for this category or be willing to learn it
Knowledgeable in milling rice samples, grading, post-harvest handling and working in a grain quality lab will be considered an asset
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; ILRI Technical Assistant – Field and Laboratory Jobs in Kenya
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