Research Assistant - Date Palm Unit

Research Assistant Will be responsible for executing methodologies for plant tissue culture and micro propagation cloning activities. Primary Responsibilities • Perform tissue culture and micro propagation methodologies for mass scale clone production. • Help execute cultivation methods for efficient, high-throughout propagation. • Maintenance of glassware and of culture media stock for production. • Familiarity with autoclaves, centrifuge, incubator, laminar flow hood, analytical balances. • Operation of laboratory equipment in a safe manner. Grade: 19.

Qualification Bachelor degree in Plant Science or related field. Preferred qualifications: Qualification Bachelor degree in Plant Science or related field. Experience • 1-2 years’ experience with plant tissue culture, nursery production, plant propagation, a sterile laboratory setting or some combination thereof is strongly preferred. • Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus. Modifies equipment according to experiments specification and requirements. • Optimization of plant production techniques / protocols and maintenance of general laboratory cleanliness, organization and safety. • Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Perform tissue culture and micro propagation methodologies for mass scale clone production. Help execute cultivation methods for efficient, high-throughput propagation. Maintenance of glassware and of culture media stock for production. Familiarity with autoclaves, centrifuge, incubator, laminar flow hood, analytical balances. Operation of laboratory equipment in a safe manner.