About the role:
This
position will be based in Yanqing District of Beijing
. Will be under the direct
supervision and guidance of
the
CCCAP Country Liaison
Scientist
.
This position requires the
ideal candidate to work in CCCAP 40 hours per week based on the tasks assigned
by the research team, performing the tasks described below.

Key responsibilities:

• 
  The ideal candidate
  will mainly focus on these tasks/responsibilities below:
• 
  Guarantee the operational results
  of the experimental station.
• 
  Execute and lead the molecular
  breeding and genetic research team of Yanqing Research Center
• 
  Design and create genetic tools and experiments, staying abreast
  and applying advances in the field
• 
  Work closely with other laboratory personnel to enhance molecular
  techniques applied across all sections of CCCAP’s research agenda.
• 
  Work closely with the Germplasm
  Distribution Center for analysis of genetic materials held in trust.
• 
  Identify hazards and assess the
  risks of the laboratories, implementing measures to prevent, mitigate and
  reduce the risks.
• 
  Keep updated and be responsible for all maintenance issues,
  calibrations, repairs, and improvements of any material, equipment, space and
  infrastructure at the laboratories, to ensure equipment works properly at all
  times.
• 
  Keep updated with all training and certifications required for the
  optimal management and performance of the laboratories.
• 
  Ensure personnel working in the laboratories have been properly
  trained and supervised in their regular tasks and duties. Ensure all personnel
  are regularly updated in everything related to Health and Safety on the job.
• 
  Comply with relevant labor,
  environmental, industrial (if applicable), and health and safety regulations
  from local, national and international laws, policies and regulations as well
  as comply with all CIP and CCCAP internal policies and procedures.
• 
  In collaboration with CCCAP’s
  Yanqing Property Facilities Senior Manager, perform the necessary
  administrative procedures, according to Chinese and CIP/CCCAP standards, rules
  and regulations, to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory facilities.

Requirements

• 
  MSc in Biology, Microbiology and/or related
  Agricultural Sciences specialization. PhD also accepted.
• 
  At least
  6-8 years of experience in similar position.
• 
  Experience
  in lab, people and project management.
• 
  Knowledge
  of the latest technologies applicable to molecular biology, genetics and
  genomics.
• 
  Fluent in official language according to
  country location (Mandarin).
• 
  Advanced level in written and spoken English.
• 
  Specialization in Experimental design and
  Budget management.
• 
  Knowledge
  of
  Gene/QTL
  discovery and characterization (forward & reverse genetics) and Molecular applications
  in plant genetic tools, populations and field-based experiments.
• 
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  Sense of Accountability, management skills
• 
  Analytical thinking, hard worker, organized,
  good communicating and continuous improvement.
• 
  The successful candidate will be required to
  show integrity and attention to detail handling confidential and sensitive
  information.