AOCC Genomics Laboratory Technician

Job opening ID	99
Number of positions	1
Deadline	23 May-2014
Job Category	Nationally Recruited Staff
Department	SD3 – Tree Diversity, Domestication and Delivery
Designation	AOCC - Genomics Laboratory Technician
Country	Kenya
Roles and responsibilities	Duties and Responsibilities: • Collection and storage of plant samples for molecular analysis and sequencing • Perform standard molecular procedures e.g. DNA/RNA extractions, gel electrophoresis, PCR amplifications, nucleic acid quantification, sample preparation for sequencing, operating sequencers, and sequence data analysis • Updating an information database relevant for AOCC • Follow and promote best laboratory practices, and help in the preparation and refinement of SOPs • With the laboratory manager, ensure that all laboratory equipment is in good working order • Ordering laboratory reagents & consumables in a timely manner • Analyze research data; prepare progress reports, presentations and contribute to manuscripts for publication in referred journals • Assist in laboratory and field trainings • Participate in institutional trainings and seminars • Conduct other research and reporting activities as directed by AOCC Laboratory Manager
Skill set	Requirements: • BSc. or MSc. in Molecular Biology, Genetics or Biotechnology • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in in a molecular laboratory • Good written and spoken English • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills • Computer literacy in MS Office
Advert	Advert - AOCC Lab Technician.pdf
Duty station	Nairobi, Kenya
Job Summary	About the position: To undertake the daily activities of the African Orphan Crops Consortium (AOCC) genomics laboratory. The AOCC is an international effort to improve the nutrition, productivity and climatic adaptability of some of Africa’s most important food crops. To learn more about AOCC, please visit our website: is http://www.worldagroforestry.org/aocc