Job Title Laboratory Technician (Phytosanitary)(G3) (2026/0427 (080625)) Organization NAFA-Insect Pest Control Laboratory Primary Location Austria-Lower Austria-Seibersdorf-IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf Job Posting 2026-11-06, 10:25:06 AM Closing Date 2026-11-27, 10:59:00 PM Duration in Months : 6 Contract Type : Monthly Short Term
- MST Full Competitive Recruitment : No This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location. Organizational Setting The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications implements the IAEA's Major Programme 2, "Nuclear Techniques for Development and Environmental Protection". This Major Programme comprises individual programmes on food and agriculture, human health, water resources, environment and radiation technologies. These programmes are supported by laboratories in Seibersdorf, Monaco and Vienna. The Major Programme's objective is to enhance the capacity of Member States to meet basic human needs and to assess and manage the marine and terrestrial environments through the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques in sustainable development programmes. The Joint FAO/IAEA Centre of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture assists Member States of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the IAEA in using nuclear techniques and related technologies to improve food security, alleviate poverty and promote sustainable agriculture. The Joint Centre consists of five Sections,



each with an associated laboratory (located in Seibersdorf, 45 km south-east of Vienna), in the areas of: animal production and health; plant breeding and genetics; insect pest control; soil and water management and crop nutrition; and food safety and control. The Insect Pest Control Section and Laboratory assist Member States with the development, dissemination and transfer of sterile insect and related environmentally friendly technologies for the area-wide integrated suppression, containment or eradication of major insect pests affecting crops, livestock and human health. Main Purpose The Laboratory Technician provides technical support for the activities of the Fruit Fly Rearing and Quality Management group of the Insect Pest Control Laboratory under the USDA/IAEA Agreement entitled Development of Phytosanitary and Regulatory Treatments for Exotic Tephritid Fruit Flies. The Laboratory Technician maintains colonies, establishes new colonies, and provides assistance with the implementation of experimental protocols with data entry in the appropriate databases as required under the USDA/IAEA Agreement. Functions / Key Results Expected
- Maintain fruit fly strains and populations that are the subject of the USDA/IAEA Agreement.
- Colonize new populations of fruit flies, as required by the USDA/IAEA Agreement.
- Prepare fruit fly infestations in natural and artificial hosts for experimental hot water,



cold temperature and other potential post-harvest treatments, as stipulated under the USDA/IAEA Agreement.
- Carry out data entry of the experiments in the appropriate databases.
- Ensure effective functioning of equipment. Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- Completed secondary education.
- Minimum of three years of work experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in an international setting.
- Working with the rearing of insects and various post-harvest treatments an asset.
- Good knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and practices.
- Good oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
- Administrative skills testing to IAEA standard might be part of the selection process.
- Good oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset. Remuneration The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-f

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