Research Associate I – Yam preparing plant culture media, assisting in Agrobacterium-mediated transformations and regeneration of DNA-free events, and maintaining in vitro Yam cultures, requiring a diploma in Agriculture or a related area, 2 years relevant work experience and plant tissue culture experience, in an agricultural research environment, on-site role.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
the required plant culture media for Yam transformation and tissue
culture.
- Assist
in maintaining and multiplication of Yam accessions.
- Assist
in Agrobacterium-mediated transformations for yam.
- Focus
on the regeneration of DNA-free events in yam
- Provide
assistance in potting and weaning of the transgenic plants in the
glasshouse and regular watering.
- Maintain,
multiply, and regularly subculture in vitro Yam cultures.
- Collect,
analyze, and compile data for progress reports.
- Maintain
meticulous records of consumables, glassware, and equipment within the
plant tissue culture and transformation laboratory.
- Undertake
any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements
The ideal
candidate should hold:
- Diploma
in Agriculture or related area with 2 years of relevant work experience
- Basic
knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) or other software
- Experience
in plant tissue culture
- Understanding
of health and safety in the workplace and good working practices
- Good
oral and written communication skills
