Tissue Culture Laboratory Technician – RWANDA AGRICULTURE AND ANIMAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BOARD (RAB)

– Prepare and mass produce of plant tissue culture plantlets – Collect data and implementing field trials, screenhouse and laboratory experiments to produce reliable and accurate data to support innovations development. – Prepare media, reagents, and solutions for laboratory use. – Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including tissue culture plantlets information, and experimental data. – Collaborate with researchers in their regular activities associated with plant tissue culture, and writing reports and publications. – Prepare quarterly and annual reports on research activities accomplished. – Train and supervise students in the internship in the area of plant tissue culture. – Development of research proposal for funds mobilization. – Backstop and support extensionists and stakeholders to the use of tissue culture plantlets to improve the agriculture production. – Participate in meetings, seminars, conferences relevant to the field of plant tissue culture research to enhance the visibility of the institution. – Carry out a mentorship of technicians of plant and microbial biotechnology program to upgrade their knowledge and skills. – Write or contribute to scientific publications in plant tissue culture. – Ensure the adequate management of resources under his or her responsibilities and prevent audit queries and implementation of Auditor General Recommendations when queries are raised – Ensure a good budget execution and implementation of institution performance contracts. – Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment, – Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor