Research Assistant

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine

Job Descriptionbr> br>The Date Palm Unit is seeking a dedicated and skilled Research Assistant to join our team. This role involves executing methodologies for plant tissue culture and micropropagation cloning activities, playing a crucial part in our mission to advance mass-scale clone production. Primary Responsibilities:br> br>

• Perform tissue culture and micropropagation methodologies for large-scale clone production.
• Help execute cultivation methods for efficient, high-throughput propagation.
• Maintain glassware and culture media stock for production.
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, including autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, laminar flow hoods, and analytical balances.
• Ensure the cleanliness of glassware, plastic ware, and other supplies as needed.br> br>

Preferred Qualificationbr> br>

• High school as a minimum requirement.
• Diploma in Plant Science or a related field as a maximum qualification. Experience:
• 1-2 years of experience in plant tissue culture, nursery production, plant propagation, or a sterile laboratory setting, or a combination thereof, is strongly preferred.
• Experience in setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment and apparatus, and modifying equipment according to experimental specifications.
• Proficiency in optimizing plant production techniques/protocols and maintaining general laboratory cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.br> br>

Expected Skillsbr> br>Desired Skills:br> br>

• Excellent listening skills, ability to follow protocols, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision.
• Experience producing clones in a commercial nursery setting.
• Proficiency in sterile techniques and maintaining plant tissue culture.
• Familiarity with maintaining and archiving laboratory documents, SOPs, electronic record-keeping, and inventory management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform delicate work with small hand tools for extended periods.br> br>