Laboratory Technician (Plant Breeding and Genetics Lab)

Job Description

Main Purpose

As a member of a team led by the Head, Plant Breeding and Genetics Laboratory, the Laboratory Technician will provide technical support for the field and greenhouse activities and for the cellular biology activities.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Prepares and conducts greenhouse and field experiments supporting the Laboratory’s R&D activities and irradiation service according to established standard processes.
• Conducts routine in vitro plant cell and tissue culture experiments, including preparation of media and solutions according to established standard protocols.
• Monitors and records data related to standard measurements such as plant, and other parameters under field, greenhouse or in-vitro growth room conditions.
• Maintains and operates standard laboratory equipment to prepare media and solutions, including pH meter, sterilization equipment, flow benches, centrifuges etc.
• Documents and inputs experimental results in database.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Name Definition Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Functional Competencies

Name Definition Analytical thinking Gathers and analyses information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposes workable solutions. Client orientation Establishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction. Knowledge sharing and learning Actively seeks opportunities to learn by formal and informal means; learns from others, adopting and sharing best practice.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Completed secondary education
• Minimum of two years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in working in a laboratory environment, preferably in an international setting.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
• English language test (level 3) to IAEA Standards.

Closing: 09 21 2022