Job Description

The Date Palm Unit is seeking a dedicated and skilled Research Assistant to join our team. This role involves executing methodologies for plant tissue culture and micropropagation cloning activities, playing a crucial part in our mission to advance mass-scale clone production. Primary Responsibilities: Perform tissue culture and micropropagation methodologies for large-scale clone production. - Help execute cultivation methods for efficient, high-throughput propagation. - Maintain glassware and culture media stock for production. - Operate laboratory equipment safely, including autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, laminar flow hoods, and analytical balances. - Ensure the cleanliness of glassware, plastic ware, and other supplies as needed.



Minimum Qualification



Experience: - 1-2 years of experience in plant tissue culture, nursery production, plant propagation, or a sterile laboratory setting, or a combination thereof, is strongly preferred. - Experience in setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus, and modifying equipment according to experimental specifications. - Proficiency in optimizing plant production techniques/protocols and maintaining general laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety. - Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.



Preferred Qualification



• High school as a minimum requirement. - Diploma in Plant Science or a related field as a maximum qualification.


Expected Skills



Desired Skills: - Excellent listening skills, ability to follow protocols, and willingness to learn new skills. - Detail-oriented with a focus on precision. - Experience producing clones in a commercial nursery setting. - Proficiency in sterile techniques and maintaining plant tissue culture. - Familiarity with maintaining and archiving laboratory documents, SOPs, electronic record-keeping, and inventory management. - Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to perform delicate work with small hand tools for extended periods.



Close Date Kindly apply before the closing date.



30/09/2024