Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required
The Opportunity
The appointee will assist Lecturers and Senior Technicians in the preparation and running of Agricultural students laboratory ,research and field practical classes. He/she will be invited in the operations of the laboratory such as tools, planting materials and plot identification and preparation. The laboratory will serve as the practical area for the students in agriculture to conduct their laboratory classes as well as their research related to crop science. In order for the laboratory to sustain its operation in this vital role in support to students learning, a technician must be assigned in the laboratory. He/she will also be responsible for the recording and updating of all inventories of the equipment materials and chemicals in the laboratory.
Specific Duties
Specific duties may include:
- recording and updating of all inventories of the equipment materials and chemicals in the laboratory
- conduct Laboratory Exercises and research of the students as well as staff
- preparation and running of Agricultural students laboratory ,research and field practical classes
The Person we Seek
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
To be considered for this position, applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Crop Science with relevant work experience in Crop Science Laboratory OR a Diploma in Agriculture with at least 5 years’ experience in Crop Science Laboratory;
- Good communication skills;
- Good Language & Computer literacies
Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with relevant work experience in Soil Science Laboratory
Enquiries and further information: Dr Viliame Savou, Senior Technician, tel.: +685 21671 Ext.267 email: viliame.savou@usp.ac.fj
The position is available for a term of 3 years and may be renewed by mutual agreement
Salary Range
- ST42,283.47 to ST50,824.95 per annum
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is: 26 January 2026
How to Apply
Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.
The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.
Please include the following documents in your application: Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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