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Location
Other Arusha District Arusha
Description
Responsibilities
The Laboratory Technician will perform the following duties among others:
  • Sampling suckers and shoot tips of banana plants
  • In vitro multiplication and regeneration of banana plants
  • Embryo rescue and germination of embryos/ seeds
  • Prepare in-vitro media (stock solutions and working media)
  • Chromosome doubling of diploid banana varieties
  • Transplant in vitro plants into the nursery and maintain the nursery
  • Process imported plant material
  • Maintain excellent lab and nursery records
  • Be responsible for the maintenance of lab equipment
  • Keep the laboratory operations aseptically clean
  • Stock control by tracking the use of the lab consumables and supplies
  • Assist the field assistant in planting in-vitro plants
  • Report findings orally and in writing
  • Other official duties as assigned by the banana breeder
Required Qualifications / Experience
  • The candidate should have a BSc in Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Agriculture or related field.
  • Preferably work experience in agricultural sciences or other research environment
  • Familiarity with general laboratory working procedures
  • Flexibility. reliability, honesty and independence
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  • The ability to work independently and as a team member General Information: The initial period for this position is one and half years with possibility of renewal. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.
    Applications:
    Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates. telephone number, email address. and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the
    Country Representative,
    IITA-Tanzania,
    Plot No. 25. Mwenge – Coca-Cola Road. Mikocheni Industrial Area
    P.O. Box 34441,
    Dar es Salaam. Tanzania
    or by email to: IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.org
     Application deadline 4. May
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