The International Potato Center (CIP) seeks a Pathogen Elimination & Post-Entry Quarantine Specialist for CIP’s Genebank to e nsure the phytosanitary integrity, safe conservation and long-term availability of potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tuber crop germplasm by leading pathogen elimination, post entry quarantine, in vitro introduction, conservation support, safety duplication activities and quality management systems . About the role: The Pathogen Elimination & Post-Entry Quarantine Specialist will be based at the CIP Headquarters and supervise activities related to germplasm acquisition and pathogen elimination in in vitro plants. Requirements What are we looking for? · Master's degree in Plant Pathology, Biology, Agronomy, or a related discipline. · At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience in germplasm health, in vitro conservation, pathogen elimination, or other activities related to genebank management. · Demonstrated expertise in: o ISO/IEC 17025 and Quality Management Systems (QMS); o genetic resources conservation and management; o germplasm health and phytosanitary procedures; o laboratory information and data management systems; o pathogen elimination techniques, including thermotherapy and meristem culture. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. · Excellent written and spoken English.
The International Potato Center (CIP) was founded in 1971 as a research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers.
It delivers innovative science-based solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, foster inclusive sustainable business and employment growth, and drive the climate resilience of root and tuber agri-food systems. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
CIP is a CGIAR research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land and water systems in a climate crisis. Its research is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org
