Pipeline for short assignments - Laboratory Cleaning Attendant
Organizational Context
The Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications supports Member States in meeting basic human needs and managing the environment through nuclear and isotopic techniques. The Joint FAO/IAEA Centre focuses on food security and sustainable agriculture. The Insect Pest Control Section and Laboratory, located in Seibersdorf, Austria, develops and transfers environmentally friendly technologies for pest management, contributing to crop, livestock, and human health.
Job Purpose
The Laboratory Cleaning Attendant plays a crucial role in supporting the technical operations of the Insect Pest Control Laboratory. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean and functional laboratory environment by meticulously cleaning and sterilizing labware, monitoring and ensuring the proper functioning of basic equipment, managing the storage of diverse supplies, and assisting with the safe disposal of laboratory waste. The attendant's work directly contributes to the efficiency and integrity of insect rearing activities and related research.
Responsibilities
The Laboratory Cleaning Attendant is responsible for washing, cleaning, and sterilizing insect rearing equipment, including adult cages, larval trays, and feeding membranes, according to established standards to ensure the proper operation of rearing activities. This role involves the appropriate disposal of waste products, such as used insect diet. The attendant will also assist laboratory technicians with insect rearing tasks, including diet preparation, and the maintenance and repair of rearing equipment. Furthermore, the position requires monitoring and reporting on expired consumables, identifying lacking or broken equipment, and assisting with stock keeping and shelving to maintain an organized and well-supplied laboratory.
Work Experience
A minimum of one year of professional cleaning experience is required. Experience in settings such as laboratories, hospitals, restaurants, offices, or healthcare facilities, where maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene is essential, is desirable.
Skills
Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 kg. Basic oral and written command of English.