Overseeing a comprehensive range of duties, the position involves managing [specific tasks or projects relevant to the role], ensuring adherence to established protocols and deadlines. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive [key objectives or initiatives], fostering alignment and synergy across departments. Responsibilities also include [additional task or responsibility], with a focus on optimizing [specific process or outcome]. The role demands meticulous attention to detail in [relevant area], while maintaining clear and consistent communication to stakeholders at all levels. Furthermore, you will be responsible for [another key responsibility], ensuring compliance with [industry regulations or company policies] and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Deliver comprehensive logistical assistance for on-site operations, encompassing sample collection and data processing tasks.
Provide support for laboratory operations and assist in the establishment of primary cell line cultures.
Maintain and oversee stem cell cultures and biobanked cell lines to ensure their quality and viability.
Conduct or ganoid differentiation in accordance with pre-defined experimental procedures and standard operating protocols.
Perform biobanking operations, such as cryopreservation and sample storage.
Perform comprehensive molecular biology assays and facilitate cellular characterization procedures.
Maintain precise data records while assisting with data management protocols and Digital Sequence Information (DSI) processes.
Ensure adherence to all project documentation mandates, laboratory biosafety guidelines, and established quality assurance procedures.
Facilitate capacity-building efforts and foster productive partnerships with World Fish and CARS project collaborators to enhance collective impact and knowledge sharing.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement efforts by conducting training sessions and outreach programs to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
Develop and enforce biosafety and ethical research protocols, ensuring strict compliance and fostering a culture of adherence among all personnel involved.
Drafting manuscripts and publications represents a key responsibility, involving active participation in the creation and refinement of written content for academic and professional dissemination. This role encompasses collaborative efforts to develop research findings into compelling narratives, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to publishing standards. Responsibilities include organizing data, structuring arguments, and incorporating feedback to enhance the quality and impact of scholarly outputs.
Execute any additional duties that may be assigned as necessary.
The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a comparable role, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools is essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required to interpret complex data and drive informed decision-making. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary to convey insights clearly to stakeholders at all levels. The position demands adaptability to evolving priorities and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism in all tasks.
A degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, animal science, cell biology, genetics, biomedical sciences, veterinary sciences, aquatic biology, or a closely related field is required.
Requires either a two-year degree coupled with two years of pertinent professional experience or a high school diploma combined with four years of applicable work experience.
Proficiency in laboratory techniques pertaining to molecular biology and biotechnology workflows is essential.
Skilled in aseptic tissue culture methodologies is required.
Proficiency in essential molecular biology techniques, including PCR, nucleic acid extraction, and gel electrophoresis, is required.
Skilled in processing biological samples and operating laboratory instrumentation with precision and adherence to established protocols.
Maintains comprehensive and meticulously documented laboratory records with precision and thoroughness. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant protocols and regulatory standards.
Proficient in biosafety protocols and laboratory quality management systems is essential.
Proficiency in stem cell culture methodologies or or ganoid system development is required.
Proficiency in cryopreservation techniques and biobanking operations is required.
Proficiency in livestock or aquatic genetic resources is required.
Proficiency in genomics or sequencing methodologies is required.
Proficiency in utilizing laboratory information management systems (LIES) is required.
Proven experience with ABS, DSI, or biodiversity governance frameworks is essential.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
Experience Required
2 years
