Research Technician-ICRISAT
Full time @World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) posted 2 weeks ago in Research & Science Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Experience 1 Year
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Qualifications Master’s Degree
Job Description
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Duties and responsibilities
- Devise and conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field experiments
- Process samples and analyze data
- Communicate results to the responsible scientists through reports and presentations
- Collaborate with industry/academia in developing new techniques, practices, or designing new research experiments.
- Present ongoing works and findings to colleagues within ICRISAT as well as in academic conferences.
- Carry out the necessary field component of research projects
- Teach and demonstrate relevant procedures to students and other trainees attached to the laboratory, including other members of staff.
- Work in multidisciplinary teams across different local universities and research institutions
- Maintain a lab management information system, seamlessly keeping track of inventory, equipment, and standards of operation.
- Ensure proper and responsible utilization of laboratory supplies and equipment by the laboratory team.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in biological sciences
- At least 1 year of experience in a rigorous molecular biology lab environment
- Experience in the design and implementation of “omics” experiments.
- Knowledge of molecular genetics, genotyping, and trait discovery
- Knowledge of quantitative genetics.
- Some experience with R or Python programming for biology
- Sound interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in a team setting, preferably having experience working in multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams
- Experience in an international organization environment will be an added advantage
- Ability to prioritize and organize work efficiently and independently
