Plant Tissue Culture LAB Supervisor For Africa

ABS International

We are urgently hiring Plant Tissue Culture Lab Supervisor Namibia (Africa) having 2 +years practical experience in the industry Experience or training received in Tissue Culture Propagation

Company Description

Company is an agricultural solutions provider, borne out of the intent to contribute to the shift from traditional farming to precision agriculture. We started our flagship project in Namibia, where we grow flowers and vegetables on a commercial basis. Were using our experience in the country to advance tailor-made solutions for a range of crops in varying climatic conditions; and so help foster sustainable growth on the African continent.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as a Plant Tissue Culture Lab Supervisor Namibia(Africa). The Lab Supervisor will oversee daily operations, manage laboratory equipment, ensure quality control, and utilize analytical skills to support plant tissue culture processes.

Propagation of plant material - Takes responsibility for the propagation of plant material, initially focussed on banana and date plants, extending into other fruits, ornamentals, and medicinal plants.

Subcultures - Prepares media for subculturing the plants by weighing the chemicals according to protocol to ensure that media has optimal nutrients for plant growth & multiplication.

Subculture plant material received in a sterile process to ensure that the plant material is disease free and follows incubation process until cycle is complete.

Climate Conditions - Controls optimal climatic conditions in the growth room by checking and adjusting the climate including temperature, humidity, and lights to ensure plants are grown in optimal conditions.

Trains assistants in multiplication of plant material.

Equipment Maintenance - Keeps all equipment well maintained through regular inspection, cleaning, and calibration to ensure reliable results.

Data recording and reporting :

Recording - Keeps records of the different production

• Experience2 - 5 Years
• No. of Openings2
• EducationB.Sc, M.Sc
• RoleLab Supervisor
• Industry TypeAgro Chemical / Fertilizers / Pesticides
• Gender[ Male / Female ]
• Job TypeWork from Office
• Face interview locationPune/Mumbai