CIFOR-ICRAF

Research Technician-ICRISAT

CIFOR-ICRAF  •  Nairobi, KE (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


  1. Devise and conduct laboratory,
    greenhouse and field experiments

  2. Process samples, and analyze data

  3. Communicate results to the responsible
    scientists through reports and presentations

  4. Collaborate with industry/academia in
    developing new techniques, practices or designing new research experiments.

  5. Present ongoing works and findings to
    colleagues within ICRISAT as well as in academic conferences.

  6. Carry out the necessary field
    component of research projects

  7. Teach and demonstrate relevant
    procedures to students and other trainees attached to the laboratory including
    other members of staff.

  8. Work in multidisciplinary teams across
    different local universities and research institutions

  9. Maintain a lab management information
    system, seamlessly keeping track of inventory, equipment and standards of
    operation.

  10. 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 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.
CIFOR-ICRAF

About CIFOR-ICRAF

CIFOR-ICRAF brings more than 75 years of experience in harnessing the power of trees, forests, and agroforestry landscapes to address the most pressing global challenges of our time – biodiversity loss, climate change, food security, livelihoods and inequity. It has partnerships in 64 countries, 159 funding partners and 192 active projects, alongside more than 2,200 completed projects across 92 nations. The organisation has an annual budget of USD 100 million, and a combined legacy investment of USD 2 billion in research and technology, policy and development. On average, CIFOR-ICRAF research is cited nearly 137 times a day and appears in global media more than 3,000 times per year. CIFOR and ICRAF merged in 2019 and are both international organizations and CGIAR Research Centres. Learn more at cifor-icraf.org.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
Unknown
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