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