Research Associate I - Yam
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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