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

Scientific Research Council

"Making Science and Technology work for you"

ISO 9001 Certified

Career Opportunity

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

Please insert the job title of the post applied for the subject line.

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

Camp Counselor (Trelawny & St. Ann, Jamaica) - HEART/N.S.T.A Trust

The HEART/ National Service Training Agency Trust (HEART/NSTA Trust), a statutory Organisation mandated to co-ordinate and facilitate the training, assessment and certification of the Jamaica workforce to International standards, invites applications for the position of:

Camp Counsellor (eight (8) weeks contract, four (4) positions)

HOPE/NACP Residential Camp

Trelawny and St. Ann

The Camp Counselor is responsible for implementing the counselling programme to enhance the vocational selection, personal and social development of trainees.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ-J Level 5 Certification, Bachelors Degree or equivalent disciplines such as: Career Development/Counselling, Social Work, Workplace Training and Industrial/Counselling Psychology, Human Resource (HR) Development and Industrial Training any other related disciplines.
• At least three (3) years' relevant experience work experience in a comparable position or business/work environment such as: HR Division of any large Organization, a major employment bureau, a tertiary TVET Institution, an employer Polytechnic/University Career Placement Department or a Ministry of Labour Department.

Key Duties:

• Provides guidance for trainees on matters involving educational, vocational, or personal/social problems.
• Conducts individual and group counselling and makes referral to external agencies where necessary.
• Evaluates and conducts appropriate counselling for poor performers or underachievers.
• Develops and administers programme for employability skills.
• Conduct dorm visits as necessary.
• Develops appropriate counselling strategies and methods to enhance learning.
• Assists with planning  and coordinating career expositions, job fairs, workshops and field trips to help trainees gain insight and employment within their chosen career.
• Plans and coordinates job readiness programme to prepare trainees for the work of work.
• Maintains records of trainees' attendance to the scheduled sessions.

All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letters, must be emailed no later than, Friday, February 3, 2023 and should be addressed under the subject "Camp Counsellor" to:

The Director-Human Resource Management and Development

The HEART/NSTA Trust Corporate Offices

The Human Resource Management and Development Department

6B Oxford Road, Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The HEART Trust/NTA is a Statutory Agency of the Office of the Prime Minister, providing Training and Certification for all working age Jamaicans.

General Manager Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - Cool Market

 E-Commerce

General Manager

Cool Market is seeking a highly dynamic and motivated E-Commerce General Manager (EGM) to effectively lead its digital journey. The ideal person must be able to establish a board, aspirational, relevant and economically viable strategy for the business. The EGM will articulate the strategy, secure support and resources, set operational priorities, mobilize focused action and manage performance.

What you need to succeed:

• Technology and the ability to embrace, use and default to digital, collaborative software tools is critical. you should be an agitator for technology use in the business and you must be proficient in the use of computers and software.
• An entrepreneurial mind and operating model. Optimism and pioneering can do attitude is essential.
• Big,broad thinking with a focused, hands-on, lead by example, detailed style. A good mix of vision and execution competence.
• A functional understanding of data analytics with a focus on predictive analytics and customer segmentation methodologies.
• The EGM has financial and business acumen. You have experience building business models, creating budgets,prioritizing expenditures, reconciling profit and loss in the business and aligning strategy with financial realities.
• You must be fanatical about customers.

Preferred Experiences, Qualifications and Soft Skills

• University degree or equivalent experiences in business, e-commerce or other related fields.
• At least five (5) years working in a senior management role either within your own business or with an employer.
• At least five (5) years owning and managing budgets.
• Experience with identifying marketplace issues and agitating for solutions.
• Experience working with Google Ads Manager and similar software.
• Experience in sales management is advantageous.

Please submit your resume only to: coolcareers@coolcorp.com indicating in the subject line, E-Commerce General Manager. We thank all applicants, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Officers, Coordinators, Technicians, etc (Kingston & Montego Bay, Jamaica) - Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited (MMS)

M.M.S.

Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited

Career Opportunities

Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited Group is currently restructuring its operations and seeking to hire professionals for a range of positions island wide. This opportunity offers potential for career growth and development with training and certification opportunities offered through the Institute for Workforce Education and Development.

Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor will have responsibility for directing and developing a risk-based annual internal audit plan and for evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls to manage significant financial reporting and other risk exposures as well as safeguarding company assets and compliance with laws and regulations.

Cost Account/Analyst

The incumbent will have responsibility for managing and conducting research with a view to executing the financial health of revenue generating contracts in line with the procurement system of all goods; works and services consistent with relevant policies and guidelines.

Portfolio Quality Assurance Coordinators

The incumbent will have responsibility for the enforcement and management of quality standards against agreement targets for excellent customer service.

Marketing Officer

The Marketing Officer is responsible for all marketing strategies and activities within the Group of Companies to meet set goals and objectives while adhering to standard operating policies and procedures.

Fleet Supervisor

The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Operations Assistants/Drivers to transport company goods efficiently and the creation of work schedules and transportation routes.

Regional Director - Montego Bay

The Regional Director will have responsibility for enforcing the systems and processes of the companies in Region 4 and to ensure that the company is positioned to deliver a range of services.

Accounts Receivables Officer

The Accounts Receivables Officer is responsible for accounts receivable management, invoice and collection of funds due and payable, monthly reporting of performances in line with key receivables metrics.

Billings Officer

The Billings Officer is responsible for all invoice creation for MMS Group of Companies, for goods and services offered by the MMS Group.

Manager, Technical Services

The Manager, Technical Services is responsible for the timely response to requests for services. monitoring and coordinating contracts for Grounds and Landscaping and Pest Control, Floor Care and related services.

Pest Control Technicians

The Pest Control Technician is responsible for implementing Pest Control polices and practices to ensure contract compliance, the timely response to requests and adherence to standard operating procedures in keeping with the Organization's strategies and objectives as well as compliance with Pesticides Control Authority's regulations.

Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the receival, storage and Distribution of goods, equipment, and material in keeping with systems and procedures for efficiency and control.

Warehouse Assistant

The Warehouse Assistant is responsible for receiving, picking and loading orders for delivery, ensuring specifications; quantity and quality of goods are correct and consistent with the policies and objectives of the company.

Human Resource Officer

The incumbent is responsible for providing expert guidance, coaching and support on the full range of the services provided by the Human Resource Department in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach to people management.

Vice Principal, Education Services

Institute for Workforce Education and Development, a Subsidiary of Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited.

The VP-Workforce Education and Training will effectively plan organize the education and training portfolio within the institute including all the training related projects and curriculum development. The incumbent has direct responsibility for the effective use of the competency-based philosophy in the delivery of training and for assessment activities.

Applications along with current resumes to be sent by February 10, 2023 to:

Human Resource Department,

Manpower and Maintenance Services Limited,

Manpower Centre,

1Eureka Road,

Kingston 5.

Email: careers@manpowerja.com

Thank you for your interest in these career opportunities, however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.