Team Leader, Biotechnology (Kingston, Jamaica) - Scientific Research Council (S.R.C.)

Scientific Research Council

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Team Leader, Biotechnology in our Product Research and Development Division.

Team Leader Biotechnology

The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, organizing and coordination of all activities of the Biotechnology Department in support of the Council's mission and strategic objectives. This position is also responsible for providing sound technical supervision of the team in ensuring optimum performance of the Department.

Education Requirement:

• PHD in Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Horticulture or equivalent.
• Proficiency in preparing Technical Publications and reports.
• Proficiency in competitive research Grant Writing and Project Management Experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in leading and managing research activities in Plant Tissue Culture/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Horticulture/Agricultural production systems or other related field.
• Commercial plant tissue culture production.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques:

• Good leadership skills.
• The ability to perform effectively in a multidisciplinary Science and Technology-related environment.
• The ability to build and retrain a vibrant and accessible Research and Development network.
• Excellent skills in experimental designs, planning and execution of R and D projects, Data analysis and scientific reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and directs all aspects of R&D and plant production activities in the Biotechnology Department, including but not limited to project planning and management consumables and equipment inventory management and laboratory operations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of research projects in keeping with the national, industry and the Council's research and development plans.
• Prepares and submits technical manuscripts from work executed or reviews articles in international referred journals or books.
• Acquires information on current trends and relevant new techniques in analysis and metrology.
• Represent the Council at national, regional and international events, meetings and seminars.

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, February 10, 2023 to

Divisional Manager,

Human Resources and Administration,

Scientific Research Council,

Hope Gardens Complex,

Kingston 6.

  

Email: hradmin@src-jamaica.org

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We thank all applicants who apply. However, only short-listed will be contacted.