Technical Assistant II

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Technical Assistant II who will provide overall assistance to the work of the Animal Nutrition laboratory involved in processing and grinding samples, cleaning glassware, maintaining a clean laboratory environment, and entering laboratory data into a computer.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock. It is the only one of 15 CGIAR research centers dedicated entirely to animal agriculture research for the developing world. Co-hosted by Kenya and Ethiopia, it has regional or country offices and projects in East, South and Southeast Asia as well as Central, East, Southern and West Africa. www.ilri.org.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares samples for Near Infrared Spectroscopy Reflectance (NIRS) and wet chemistry, including recording, grinding and packing samples, assisting in scanning samples, cleaning and recharging sample containers.
• Assists Research Assistant during conventional “wet” chemistry and in vitro analysis required for calibration of NIRS.
• Maintaining the lab environment and laboratory stores are well organized and clean.
• Cleans glassware and analytical equipment and ensures it is ready for experiments on time.
• Collects, records, enters analytical data.
• Other related duties as required by the supervisor.

Academic and professional qualifications:

Education:

• Natural Science Diploma from a recognized university or High School Complete/Preparatory Certificate level 1
• Training in technical laboratory support preferred   

Experience:

• High school certificate plus a certificate in natural science and two years of relevant experience
  Or  Diploma in relevant field with one-year relevant experience
• Experience for the period noted above as an assistant in a research laboratory preferred plus technical training

Skills:

• Knowledge in relevant field and use of simple tools and equipment
• Highly motivated, responsible individuals with the ability to support a wide range of laboratory analysis,
• Good understanding of English language and operating computer

Duty Station:   Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Grade:  HG 08

Minimum Base Salary:  Birr 17,649 per month   

Terms of appointment:  This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes a very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site .

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: REF: TA/FD/07/2025 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 28 April 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).

Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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