Research Technician I - Germplasm Conservation

Job ID:

HQ01918

Location

Philippines

Closing Date

05-Aug-2026

About IRRI

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. IRRI is an independent, nonprofit, research and educational institute, founded in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations with support from the Philippine government. The institute, headquartered in Los Baños, Philippines, has offices in 17 rice-growing countries in Asia and Africa, and over 1,000 staff.

Working with in-country partners, IRRI develops advanced rice varieties that yield more grain and better withstand pests and disease as well as flooding, drought, and other harmful effects of climate change.

Job Purpose

Under the close supervision of the Assistant Scientist, the Research Technician will perform different conservation activities in the seed laboratory, screen house, and controlled environment facilities. The incumbent will also provide basic support in the screenhouse and laboratory maintenance, data collection and recording. The role will also contribute to timely completion of all specified tasks assigned by the supervisor.

This position will be based at the IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Philippines and may only be filled by permanent citizens of the Philippines.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Execute various seed processing activities such as hand threshing, seed cleaning, sorting and selection.
  • Conduct seed viability monitoring activities such as seed dehulling, seed germination set-up and
  • Perform seed dormancy related experiments and herbarium preservation activities
  • Support screenhouse and controlled facilities operations and maintenance activities
  • Provide timely, consistent and accurate information to direct supervisor to ensure genebank objectives and SOPs are followed
  • Work closely with other research technicians and genebank staff to ensure effective execution of conservation activities
  • Support scholars, students, researchers and scientists in establishing experiments
  • Ensure high quality of operations in seed processing and seed viability monitoring in accordance to SOPs
  • Proper disposal of wild rice samples (seeds, plants) following biosafety regulatory guidelines
  • Handle herbarium samples collection, mounting and inventory
  • Perform housekeeping activities in the seed laboratory, seed processing areas and herbarium room
  • Contribute in the preparation of materials for regeneration and characterization activities
  • Support agro-morphological data collection and documentation
  • Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time
Qualifications
  • High school graduate with 2 years’ experience working in rice research or production
Skills Required

Mandatory

  • Basic computer use skills (emails, MS Word and Excel)
  • Has knowledge in seed processing and field operations
  • Good communication skills
  • Team player and organized

Preferred

  • Has experience working in genebank operations

IRRI offers a highly extensive employee benefits package inclusive of globally-covered medical insurance, retirement plan, life and accident insurance and other allowances.

Join our team and be part of our story!

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.

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