RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Supporting the research conducted at the insect rearing facility of the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI);
- Rearing of insects and their biocontrol agents;
- Conducting experiments related to insects and their biocontrol agents, including, but not limited to, biology studies, host specificity tests, rearing improvements etc;
- Arranging shipments of insects and/or biocontrol agents;
- Making insect diet;
- Assisting with tours of FABI Biocontrol Facility and procurement processes;
- Compiling and updating rearing guides and SOPs;
- Complying with the rules of the insect quarantine and relevant SOPs;
- Providing Ad hoc assistance with projects where required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc Degree (Entomology, Ecology, Biological Sciences, Zoology or any other related degree) with at least 6 months of proven experience in the following:
- Insect rearing and/or experimentation related to insects or biological control agents of insects.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Entomology;
- Professional attitude and results driven;
- Sound time management;
- Accuracy and ability to prioritise tasks;
- Problem solving.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- MSc Degree (Entomology, Ecology, Biological Sciences, Zoology or any other related degree) with proven experience in the following:
- Research;
- Developing experiments;
- Data capture & analysis;
- Report writing;
- Presentation skills.
- Cover letter;
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.
CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2024