Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities

Core Responsibilities 

• Maintain mosquito colonies 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.
• 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.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Entomology Field Technician or Entomology Field Coordinator (as applicable) and Entomology Manager.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelors + zero years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in biology or any science or related degree

• At least six (6) month’s experience in laboratory or veterinary work.
• Knowledge in computer skills (able to run programs such as Microsoft word, Excel).
• Experience with laboratory animal rearing is an added advantage.
• Language requirements vary by country (English, French, Portuguese etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.