Office Assistant 4 / Entomology Insectary Technician Job at Abt Associates

Abt Associates - The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world.  Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management.  Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position:  Office Assistant 4 / Entomology Insectary Technician
Req Id: 52786
Location: Nigeria 
Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Entomology Coordinator, the Entomology Insectary Technician manages the insectary.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain the mosquito colony in the insectary.
• Adhere to the Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) for these activities.
• Participate in other field activities as required.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Country Technical Manager.
• 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.
• Ensure appropriate records are kept in the laboratory log books.
• Assist with procurement requests related to this activity.

Preferred Skills and Prerequisites

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• (0.5) year of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.