Job Summary
| Category: | Sciences | Entry Experience: | 1 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Type: | Full time | Positions: | 1 |
| Min Qualification: | Bachelor | Salary: | Undisclosed |
| Entry Level: | Mid level | Date Posted: | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Location: | NAIROBI | Apply Before: | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Views: | Days Remaining: | 433 days elapsed |
Brief About Employer
International Potato Center
International Potato Center
Job Description
JOB DETAILS:
Objective
• Agrobacterium genetic transformation and selection on appropriate media
• Molecular characterization of transgenic events by PCR, RTq-PCR, Southern blot, sequencing, and bioinformatics
• Perform bio-assays using artificial infection of potato plants with local strains in the biosafety glasshouse and other biosafety approved facilities.
• Plant care in the growth chambers, screen house and glasshouse
• Deliverables
• Agrobacterium genetic transformation and selection
• Molecular characterization of transgenic events.
• Conduct bio-assays.
• Final Report.
Selection Criteria
• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, or plant pathology with strong skills in molecular biology.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Experience in molecular and phenotypic characterization of transgenic plants preferably roots tubers or banana crops
• Highly proficient in English (both spoken and written).
How to Apply
Job application procedure
Go to International Potato Center on cgiar.zohorecruit.com to apply
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