The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.

Research Associate I – Yam

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationDiploma

Experience2 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldAgriculture / Agro-Allied

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

• 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.

• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) or other software
• Good oral and written communication skills

• Diploma in Agriculture or related area
• Experience in plant tissue culture
• Understanding of health and safety in the workplace and good working practices