RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
IITA-TZ17R4D-007-2 -NRS-DSM
Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (llTA)
invites applications for a nationally recruited position of Research
Associate.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (llTA) is a
not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to
meet Africa's most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty,
and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across
sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition
security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity.
llTA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for
a food secure future
Duty Station: This is a Nationally Recruited Position, and the incumbent
will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job requirements:
• MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Molecular Biology,
Electrical, Electronics or any other related discipline with a minimum
of 2 year experience in laboratory analysis
OR
• BSc in the above disciplines with a minimum of 4-year experience in
laboratory analysis or maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently without delay
• Team building and coordination ability
• Good understanding and operational skills of laboratory equipment
• Excellent understanding of processing of handling of analytical data
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to work long hours
Responsibilities:
• Conduct laboratory analysis using High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC), Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA), auto analyzer and
ICPAES on cooked/Processed food from cassava, maize, cowpea, soybean and
plantain and banana
• Operate and carry out preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment
such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Rapid
Visco-analyzer (RVA), auto analyzer and Inductively coupled atomic
emission spectroscopy (ICPAES)
• Perform sampling and sample preparation for micronutrients in all llTA
mandate crops, and also for proximate, cyanogenic potential (CNP)and dry
matter analyses
• Review analytical procedures to obtain better results, and performing
other laboratory analyses
• Plan, process and procure laboratory chemicals, materials, accessories
and consumables for all laboratory equipment and analysis
• Provide expertise in quality control/assurance of analytical data
generated in the laboratory
• Supervise the laboratory staff and coordinate all laboratory activities
• Write technical reports
• Perform any duties assigned by the supervisor
General information:
The initial contract for the position is two years with the possibility
of renewal. This is a nationally recruited position, and llTA offers a
competitive remuneration package.
Applications: Applications including a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and
names and addresses of two referees should be sent to
The Country Representative,
llTA-Tanzania, Plot No. 25,
Mwenge- Coca-Cola Road,
Mikocheni Industrial Area
P.O. Box 34441,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
or by email toIITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the
position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your
application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email.
If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the application
reference number on your application as well as on the left-hand side of
your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference
number indicated will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date: Two weeks from the date of advertisement appearing in the
newspaper. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Source: The Guardian 20 June, 2017
IITA-TZ17R4D-007-2 -NRS-DSM
Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (llTA)
invites applications for a nationally recruited position of Research
Associate.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (llTA) is a
not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to
meet Africa's most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty,
and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across
sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition
security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity.
llTA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for
a food secure future
Duty Station: This is a Nationally Recruited Position, and the incumbent
will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job requirements:
• MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Molecular Biology,
Electrical, Electronics or any other related discipline with a minimum
of 2 year experience in laboratory analysis
OR
• BSc in the above disciplines with a minimum of 4-year experience in
laboratory analysis or maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently without delay
• Team building and coordination ability
• Good understanding and operational skills of laboratory equipment
• Excellent understanding of processing of handling of analytical data
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to work long hours
Responsibilities:
• Conduct laboratory analysis using High-Performance Liquid
Chromatography (HPLC), Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA), auto analyzer and
ICPAES on cooked/Processed food from cassava, maize, cowpea, soybean and
plantain and banana
• Operate and carry out preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment
such as High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Rapid
Visco-analyzer (RVA), auto analyzer and Inductively coupled atomic
emission spectroscopy (ICPAES)
• Perform sampling and sample preparation for micronutrients in all llTA
mandate crops, and also for proximate, cyanogenic potential (CNP)and dry
matter analyses
• Review analytical procedures to obtain better results, and performing
other laboratory analyses
• Plan, process and procure laboratory chemicals, materials, accessories
and consumables for all laboratory equipment and analysis
• Provide expertise in quality control/assurance of analytical data
generated in the laboratory
• Supervise the laboratory staff and coordinate all laboratory activities
• Write technical reports
• Perform any duties assigned by the supervisor
General information:
The initial contract for the position is two years with the possibility
of renewal. This is a nationally recruited position, and llTA offers a
competitive remuneration package.
Applications: Applications including a letter of application, curriculum
vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and
names and addresses of two referees should be sent to
The Country Representative,
llTA-Tanzania, Plot No. 25,
Mwenge- Coca-Cola Road,
Mikocheni Industrial Area
P.O. Box 34441,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
or by email toIITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
Applicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the
position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your
application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email.
If sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the application
reference number on your application as well as on the left-hand side of
your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference
number indicated will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date: Two weeks from the date of advertisement appearing in the
newspaper. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Source: The Guardian 20 June, 2017
Job Category
Research
Industry
Ngo, Community/Social Development /legal
Qualifications
MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Electrical, Electronics or any other related discipline
Experience
2 YEARS
Company Name
IITA TANZANIA
Apply To
The Country Representative
P O BOX
34441
CITY
Dar es salaam
Country
Tanzania
Email
IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
Deadline
2 july 2017
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