Research Associate I – Yam at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

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