senior research technician

4 days ago

Zamfara State, Nigeria The Agricultural Research Council Full time

Project Management & Coordination

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, formulating, and initiating technical projects across the Institute; these include leading the following aspects of project management

  • Project Planning and Initiation.
  • Project Human Resources.
  • Project Finances.
  • Project technical risk management.

Research Support, Diagnostics and Other Services

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing of technical projects. These activities include the driving, leading and oversight of the following activities.

  • Invention.
  • Adoption, management, and use.
  • Translation.
  • Commercialization.

Technology Transfer

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for implementing and managing technology transfer initiatives in the institution, these are as follows

  • Intellectual Property Assessment.
  • Prototype Development.
  • Testing and Validation.
  • Technology Partnerships.

Scientific Status Requirements

implementing and managing scientific research endeavors; these include the following activities.

  • Innovation and Commercialization.
  • Project / Programme impact.

Safety, health, and Environment

The Research Technician 3 is Responsible for implementing and managing safety, health and environment compliance and standards, these include the following activities.

  • Regulatory Compliance.
  • Lab safety.
  • Hazardous material disposal.

Human Capital Development

The Research Technician 3 is responsible for human capacity development, which includes.

  • Project staff.

  • Self.

  • MTech. Degree (or equivalent NQF7) plus 2 years applicable experience.

  • or B degree or B Hons degree. B.Tech., or National Higher Diploma (or equivalent NQF6) plus 6 years applicable experience.
  • or National Diploma (3 years) (or equivalent NQF5) plus 8 years applicable experience.
  • Registration with relevant scientific registration body will be added advantage.
  • Valid driver license.

Enquiries: Dr L Matsaunyane, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 28 OCTOBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months' probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver's license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

NB: Non-RSA citizens with work permit must attach certified copies.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.

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