•  Bachelor’s degree in plant science, horticulture, or a similar plant discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in tissue culture laboratory operations.
• Experience working in a greenhouse environment is desired.
• Strong understanding of fundamental chemistry and aseptic culture techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Highly self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable, with a passion for technology and innovation.
• Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in Ikwirir, Tanzania, 100% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Manage tissue culture operations to support banana seed programs, ensuring efficient production and duplication of plant material.
• Management of the tissue culture lab and green houses.
• Oversee the greenhouse acclimatization of tissue culture-derived seedlings, maintaining optimal growing conditions for healthy plant development.
• Supervise laboratory and greenhouse personnel, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure adherence to protocols and safety procedures.
• Train and manage tissue culture personnel in aseptic culture techniques and safety protocols to maintain high standards of cleanliness and contamination control.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and cost optimization to enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain health and safety standards at a high level throughout the department, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Management of a staff of over 200.
• Sourcing and supply of materials to support lab.
• And design support for the lab and green houses.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.