Responsibilities
Provide high-level, comprehensive technical support and bench supervision to scientists and research fellows conducting a wide range of crop and livestock-related research projects
Provide high-level support in tissue culture and transformation research projects
Ensure maintenance of bacterial cultures
Conduct genetic analysis of engineered bacteria and transgenic plants
Provide high-level support in genotyping data analysis for placements
Provide high-level support in genomics related research activities
Track pre-placement processes: follow up on work plans, budgets, risk assessments and import/export permits
Conduct research under the supervision of the research scientists
Ensure adherence to good laboratory practice including proper maintenance of equipment and managing the training laboratory
Co-facilitate weekly laboratory management meetings and monthly journal club for research fellows at the Hub
Prepare and edit SOPs for the Hub laboratory manual
Support research fellows and scientists in stock management and requisition of reagents, supplies and equipment
Participate and facilitate in the preparation and delivery of regular capacity building training modules, annual and specialized technical training workshops, and any additional training
Participate in Institutional trainings and seminars (Health & Safety, Firefighting etc.)
Coordinate with laboratory management to ensure that the laboratory equipment is in good working order
Requirements
MSc degree in biological sciences with 2 years relevant work experience after graduation, or Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences with five years’ relevant work experience after graduation
Good theoretical and practical understanding of tissue culture and plant transformation is an added advantage
Demonstrated experience in a research environment, specifically in molecular sciences of crops, including PCR, sequencing, genomics, genotyping using SSRs and/or AFLP and other tools
Good working knowledge of bioinformatics is an advantage
Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures
Computer literacy in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential
Mature, self-motivated person ready to concentrate on the job
Demonstrated ability to work independently and within team and multi-cultural setting
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken

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