INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST: Technician II - Research (PRS-2011-272-RC)
REFERENCE NUMBER: PRS-2011-272-RC
APPLY BY: 16 January 2012
Location: Los Baños, Philippines
Employment Category: NRS - Nationally Recruited Staff
Education: High School Diploma
Positions: 1
The successful candidate shall provide technical support to scientists and researchers in the C4 Rice Project to ensure the delivery of results.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare the needed buffers and media for experiments to be conducted in the laboratory
• Leaf sampling
• Extract plant genomics DNA for PCR and southern blot analysis
• Run gel electrophoreses
• Maintenance of molecular laboratory equipment
• Record and encode collected data for further analysis and evaluation
• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned form time to time by the supervisors
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
• At least high school graduate
• At least two years of related work experience; Experience in the following working environment is preferred: molecular biology laboratory, transgenic greenhouse and screenhouse
• Skilled in molecular biology techniques and in conducting greenhouse/field experiments
• Basic knowledge of computers for effective data storage and presentation, maintaining hard and soft copies of results; Experience in using laboratory equipment such as PCR machine, gel electrophoresis, pH meter, balance centrifuge, and autoclave
Screening will start on 16 January 2012 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
Please indicate the position reference number in the e-mail subject line. IRRI regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IRRI provides a multicultural work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity, with a competitive compensation and benefit package. Women are encouraged to apply.
Join us to deliver rice science for a better world
Interested candidates should apply online (click apply now). Should you encounter problems applying online please email at IRRIrecruitment@irri.org
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