Senior Research Technician

ICRISAT seeks applications from dynamic professionals for the position of ?Senior Research Technician? to support activities in the Cluster-Genomics, Prebreeding & Bioinformatics under the Global Research Program of Accelerated Crop Improvement. The incumbent will be based at the Headquarters of ICRISAT at Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world. Covering 6.5 million square kilometers of land in 55 countries, the semi- arid or dryland tropics has over 2 billion people and 644 million of these are the poorest of the poor. ICRISAT and its partners help empower these disadvantaged populations to overcome poverty, hunger and a degraded environment through better agricultural production systems.

ICRISAT is headquartered at Patancheru near Hyderabad, India, with two regional hubs and eight country offices in sub-Saharan Africa. ICRISAT envisions prosperous, food-secure and resilient dryland tropics. Its mission is to reduce poverty, hunger, malnutrition, and environmental degradation in the dryland tropics. ICRISAT conducts research on its mandate crops of chickpea, pigeon pea, groundnut, sorghum, pearl millet and finger millet in the arid and semi-arid tropics. The Institute focuses its work on drylands and in protecting the environment. Tropical dryland areas are usually seen as resource-poor and perennially beset by shocks such as drought, thereby trapping dryland communities in poverty and hunger and making them dependent on external aid. Please visit ? www.icrisat.org

Responsibilities:

 � Coordinate sample collection for DNA/RNA, ensuring proper documentation

�  Perform genotyping including cost effective PCR-based/SNP assay of breeding material

�  Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment

�  Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, sample information, and genotyping results

�  Assist in the organization and management of laboratory supplies and reagents

�  Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot experimental procedures

�  Participate in laboratory meetings and discussions related to research projects

�  Knowledge on next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and high-throughput genomics platforms will be preferred

Requirements:

�  Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field

�   Preference will be given to those with experience of 4-5 years working on ICRISAT mandate crops

�    Proficiency in basic molecular biology techniques, including DNA extraction, RNA extraction and PCR

�   Experience in genotyping such as PCR-based/SNP assay

�   Competence in gel electrophoresis and DNA quantification methods

�   Understanding of quality control measures for genomic data

�   Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision

�   Proven ability to perform in multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams

�   Excellent scientific and analytical skills

�   Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

�    Any other work assigned by supervisor

�   Familiarity with next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies

�   Experience in handling high-throughput genotyping platforms

�   Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and procedures

General:

This is a contractual position for a period of 36 months.

 How to apply:

Applicants should apply on or before 27 July 2024, with their latest Resume, and the names and contact information of three references who are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience. All applications will be acknowledged; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer