Molecular Biotechnologist at Kenya Seed Company

Job Title: Molecular Biotechnologist

Company: Kenya Seed Company

Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day activities in the molecular biology laboratory, ensuring the observation of good laboratory practices.
• Updating laboratory protocols (SOPs) in the molecular biology laboratory.
• Assessing the genetic diversity on Kenya Seed Company Limited crops gene pool.
• Ordering of appropriate and required equipment and/or reagents/chemicals.
• Maintaining the molecular laboratory inventory.
• Conduct research under the supervision of the Head of Research and Development.
• Coordinating visits in the molecular laboratory.
• Collecting, analyzing and providing data and technical reports thereof.
• Work with breeders in identifying useful QTLs in marker assisted selections in different breeding programs.
• Carrying out any other duties as may be directed by management

Job Specification

• A MSc. degree in plant biotechnology or molecular biology or related discipline from a recognized university.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a molecular biology laboratory (including PCR, sequencing, genotyping and genomics).
• Have knowledge of molecular laboratory health and safety procedures.
• Be computer literate in MS Office.
• Excellent organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the criteria given should submit their applications together with their up to date CVs including details of their day time contacts, current and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where successful, names and contacts of three referees, while at the same time attaching copies of all certificates/ testimonials and ID and be hand delivered or mailed so as to reach the Managing Director at the Address below

All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.

Applications may also be submitted by email to hhr@kenyaseed.co.ke with all relevant attachments as sought above

Kenya Seed Company Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lack of inclusion of all copies of documentation/details as sought for or any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.

The Managing Director,
Kenya Seed Company ltd,
Mbegu Plaza
P.O Box 553- 30200
Kitale

Application Deadline:11th Oct 2013

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.