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
1. Prepares and conducts greenhouse and field experiments supporting the Laboratory’s R&D activities and irradiation service according to established standard processes.
2. Conducts routine in vitro plant cell and tissue culture experiments, including preparation of media and solutions according to established standard protocols.
3. Monitors and records data related to standard measurements such as plant, and other parameters under field, greenhouse or in-vitro growth room conditions.
4. Maintains and operates standard laboratory equipment to prepare media and solutions, including pH meter, sterilization equipment, flow benches, centrifuges etc.
5. Documents and inputs experimental results in database.
6. Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
NameDefinitionPlanning and OrganizingPlans 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.CommunicationCommunicates 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 ResultsTakes 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.TeamworkActively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.
Functional Competencies
NameDefinitionAnalytical thinkingGathers and analyses information, identifying critical relationships and patterns among data and proposes workable solutions.Client orientationEstablishes effective relationships with clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs. Finds ways to ensure client satisfaction.Knowledge sharing and learningActively 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.
Good oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Administrative skills testing to IAEA standard might be part of the selection process.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 43237 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/general-service-staff
General Information
7. The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
8. Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
9. The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce.
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