Vacancy title:
Plant Pathology Laboratory Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, September 25 2025

Duty Station:
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

 Collect/Receive and process plant samples for disease diagnosis. – Conduct microscopic examinations of plant tissues and fungal cultures. – Isolate and identify plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes). – Prepare and maintain fungal cultures and other relevant biological materials. – Perform standard laboratory techniques, including microscopy, culturing techniques, staining procedures, and basic biochemical tests. – Prepare media, reagents, and solutions for laboratory use. – Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including sample information, diagnostic results, and experimental data. – Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, autoclaves, incubators, and other relevant instruments. – Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and procedures, including the proper handling of hazardous materials. – Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment. – Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations. – Enter and maintain accurate data in laboratory databases and other relevant software. – Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations. – Provide technical support to plant pathologists and other researchers. – Assist with the development and implementation of plant disease management programs. – Participate in training programs for farmers and other stakeholders. – Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment, – Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, for personnel, customers, equipment and facilities – Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities – Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

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Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
  • 3 Years of relevant experience

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Production
  • 3 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology
• 3 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• • Problem solving skills

• • Time management skills

• • Risk management skills

• • Results oriented

• • Digital literacy skills

• • Strong problem solving and decision making skills with ability to identify and analyses complex problems and develop creative

• • • Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage

• Strong analytical skills and leadership skills

Psychometric Languages

• English

Psychometric Domains

• • Critical thinking
  • Competence / Skills

• • Problem solving
  • Competence / Skills

• • Analytical skills
  • Competence / Skills

• • Time management
  • Competence / Skills

• Clear and Effective Communication
• Communication skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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