(RFP301406) ASSISTANT I - FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TEMPORARY (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT),ARUSHA TANZANIA

ASSISTANT I - FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TEMPORARY (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT)

THE ORGANIZATION

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve People’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crisis of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.

About the position

Assistant I-Field and Laboratory Technician are responsible for supporting the Implementation of Laboratory and Field research activities within the Bean Breeding Program. The Incumbent assists in field trial establishment, crop management, data collection, harvesting seed handling, and maintenance of research sites to ensure high-quality research data and successful execution of breeding activities.

The Field and Laboratory Technician are responsible for supporting field and Laboratory research activities within the Bean Breeding Program. The incumbent assists in the establishment and management of field trials, sample collection, laboratory, and field equipment to ensure the generation of accurate, high-quality research data.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work Closely with Bean Breeders, researchers, technician, laboratory staff and greenhouse staff to implement field research activities.
  
• Collaborates with project teams and research partners during field trials, demonstrations and laboratory training activities.
  
• Support interns, students and visiting scientists during field operations and laboratory discussions.
  
• Participate in Planning meetings, field evaluations and research activities.
  
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors regarding laboratory results, field observation and research progress
  
• Support in tissue sampling, mechanical inoculation of viruses, bacteria, fungi, oomycete, nematode and other pathogens in fields, greenhouses and culturing them.
  
• Support the process of bioassays with insects/vectors.
  
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• Support in routine data collection for advanced breeding and seed multiplication at different locations.
  
• Support in preparation of clear, accurate, and concise reports of results, and communicate them to colleagues or stakeholders.
  
• Visiting fields regularly to monitor weeds, disease development, and insect growth.
  
• Assisting the greenhouse activities and fieldwork.
  
• Involve in physical field activities during plating, weeding, and harvesting
  
• Carry out any other duties that will be assigned by the supervisor
  
• Assisting with research work and other project activities
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Plant Science, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Science, Agronomy or related fields.
  
• Additional training in Laboratory techniques or agricultural research will be an added advantage.
  
• At least 1-2 years of experience in Agricultural Research and Laboratory Operations. field operations, crop production, or agricultural research.
  
• Experience in laboratory sample preparation, filed trial management, and data collection.
  
• Experience working with breeding programs or research institutions is an added advantage.
  
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and quality assurance practices in an added advantage
  

• Top of Form Knowledge of agricultural research methods and Laboratory procedures
  
• Ability to establish and manage field experiments according to research photostability to establish and manage field experiments according to research protocols
  
• Competence in collecting, processing and analysing laboratory samples. Competence in collecting, processing and analysing laboratory samples
  
• Experience with laboratory equipment operation, calibrations and maintenance.
  
• Strong data collection, record keeping and documentation skills
  
• Knowledge of seed processing, storage and inventory management.
  
• Competence in collecting, processing and analysing laboratory samples Ability to identify crop pests, diseases and physiological disorders.
  
• Familiarity with laboratory quality control and biosafety procedures.
  
• Good computers skills, including Microsoft Excel and electronic data collection tools.
  
• Strong Analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary research teams
  

Terms of employment

This position is a Temporary Position based in Arusha, Tanzania. The initial fixed contract will be for 6 Months.

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applications

Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference RFP301406 ASSISTANT I - FIELD AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN TEMPORARY as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Applications closing date:19^th August 2026

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:  

                                                    http://alliancebioversityciat.org

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