Laboratory Specialist

Description

The Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS) at Tribhuwan University and Agriculture Knowledge Centers (AKCs) in Lamjung and Arghakhanchi Districts in Nepal have requested the support of Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) to serve as Laboratory Specialists. Over 66% of Nepal’s population takes part in agriculture, but weak linkages between research, farmer, extension, and education agencies and poor extension services have been identified as some of the major bottlenecks hindering adoption of new agricultural technologies. IAAS and ACKs have identified support to laboratories for community outreach and field-based research as one of the key areas that they want to improve.

The PCRVs will work closely with the assigned counterpart and supervisor to assess existing lab facilities; co-train lab technicians on the proper handling of lab equipment, tools, and chemicals; and collaborate on developing standard operating guidelines for the lab equipment, tools, and chemicals. The PCRVs will also work with counterparts and lab technicians to conduct community-based, plant and soil health campaigns and address community needs for disease diagnosis, soil testing, and identifying biochemical profiles.

Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Nepal together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.

Program

PCR

Post

Nepal

Required Skills

• BA/BS in agriculture, agriculture economics, statistics, research techniques and information science, chemistry, microbiology, or other laboratory science

• 3 or more years of work experience in conducting agriculture-research activities.

• 2 or more years in the use of different statistical tools for analysis and modelling.

• Understanding of the peer-review, editing, and publication process. experience in monitoring and evaluation,

• Knowledge of statistical data analysis, crop research and procedures for data collection. Specialized skills as relevant; and experience handling lab equipment, tools, and chemicals in a lab setting.

Partner Organization Name

Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science (IAAS), Tribhuwan University & Agriculture Knowledge Center (AKC) in Lamjung.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Agriculture

Secondary Sector

Education

Know By

15-Dec-2025

Start Date

09-May-2026

Assignment Length (months)

10

Positions Available

2

Accepts Couples

Yes

Featured Job

No

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Request Type

PCR000 PCR Volunteer

Post to LinkedIn?

Yes