research assistant crop protection

4 days ago

Zamfara State, Nigeria The Agricultural Research Council Full time
  • Performs routine greenhouse and laboratory activities under supervision.
  • Assists in coordinating of work activities and supervises allocated HR resources, if applicable.
  • Adheres to work plans and provide verbal and written feedback on work activities to supervisor.
  • Utilises equipment, tools, and materials.
  • Adheres to financial administrative controls.
  • Provides research support, diagnostics and other services.
  • Collects data under supervision.
  • Adheres to quality standards.

  • Visible compliance with Human Resource policies and procedures and Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.

  • Grade 12 (NQF 4) plus 3 years relevant experience in Crop Protection.

  • Or Grade 10 (NFQ 2) plus 08 years relevant experience in Crop Protection.
  • Relevant experience in soil sterilization, cultivation and maintenance of crops in greenhouses for pathogen inoculation trials or disease indexing.
  • Relevant experience in greenhouse sanitation practices and laboratory aseptic techniques.
  • Relevant experience in laboratory related work on microbes (isolations, purification, preservation, microscopy, etc.) and/or plant viruses (preparations of plant material for extractions, basic molecular work, etc.).
  • Experience in field trial management will be an added advantage.
  • Understands and adheres to Good Laboratory Practices and quality standards.
  • Manages plants in greenhouses (propagation, planting, maintenance, harvesting, disease scouting, etc.) and follows sanitation procedures.
  • Perform growth media and buffer preparations.
  • Perform basic microbial work and sample collection and processing under supervision.
  • Valid drivers' license will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Dr Julia Mulabisana, Tel:

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 DECEMBER 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.

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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