POSITION : Office Assistant 4 / Entomology Insectary Technician

 Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate records are kept in the laboratory log books.
• Assist with procurement requests related to this activity.
• Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for these activities.
• Participate in other field activities as required.
• Maintain the mosquito colony in the insectary.
• Ensure the feeding of lab animals and mosquito colony.
• Ensure and coordinate the cleaning of the insectary.
• Establish regularly the needs required for the insectary.
• Ensure the appropriate storage of equipment and animal food.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Country Technical Manager.

Qualification

• 5 years relevant experience, or: Bachelor's  Degree (desireable) or a Masters Degree.
• Experience in laboratory or veterinary work for at least six (6) months.
• Knowledge in computer skills (able to run programs such as Microsoft word, Excel).
• Knowledge of English.
• Experience with laboratory animal rearing is an added advantage.