Temporary Research Support Assistant at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Duties and responsibilities

KPA9-Science Production – Technical Support

• Assist in sample preparation, processing, and storage (e.g., drying, grinding, packaging)
• Enter sample data accurately into spreadsheets or databases
• Assist in inventory management of lab and field supplies related to sample processing
• Support field teams with sample collection logistics when needed
• Report any inconsistencies, damages, or missing information to supervisors promptly
• Any other related tasks from the supervisor.

Other Responsibilities

• Identify and mitigate potential risks within your work area
• Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by CIFOR-ICRAF’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy and cooperate with CIFOR-ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant Country laws.
• Observe the CIFOR ICRAF Intellectual Properties (IP) and Data protection policies when generating, updating, using, and accessing the Soils Theme data in the LIMS, Databases and Data verse.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within the laboratory environment.
• Liaise and regularly communicate with Laboratory Technician – Sample Reception Officer on issues at the sample reception.

Requirements

• Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology or Applied Science with at least 4 yrs. experience in chemistry laboratory work or Diploma in Laboratory Science Technology or Applied Science course with 1 yr. experience
• Good laboratory practice analytical skills
• Proficiency in ICT
• Demonstrable oral and written communication skills.