Research Technician

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Required Qualifications and Experience

  • O’Level Certificate with a minimum of (6) years’ experience or National Diploma in Agriculture or any other related courses with a minimum of (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.


Responsibilities

Nursery and Propagation Support (25%)

  • Support acclimatization, hardening, and vegetative multiplication of cassava planting materials, including SAH-derived materials.
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of nursery facilities for confined trials.

Field Establishment and Maintenance (35%)

  • Execute field planting and plot maintenance activities for confined field trials.
  • Carry out routine agronomic operations including weeding, spraying, fertilizer application, and general field upkeep.

Labour Coordination and Field Logistics (20%)

  • Coordinate and supervise casual labour for routine and peak field operations (planting, weeding, harvesting).
  • Support scheduling and timely execution of labour-intensive activities.

Harvest and Post-Harvest Support (10%)

  • Participate in harvest operations under supervision.
  • Support post-harvest handling and regulated disposal activities for confined field trials.

Compliance and Operational Support (10%)

  • Support adherence to confined field trial and biosafety procedures during routine operations.
  • Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of trial sites, nurseries, and work areas.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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