# Research Associate I – Yam Job ILRI

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Company: ILRI

Category: Agriculture & Farming

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-18

Expires: 2026-11-02

## Job Description

Agriculture Jobs. ILRI Jobs. Research Associate I – Yam preparing plant culture media, assisting in Agrobacterium-mediated transformations and regeneration of DNA-free events, and maintaining in vitro Yam cultures, requiring a diploma in Agriculture or a related area, 2 years relevant work experience and plant tissue culture experience, in an agricultural research environment, on-site role.

### Key Responsibilities

- Prepare the required plant culture media for Yam transformation and tissue culture.

- Assist in maintaining and multiplication of Yam accessions.

- Assist in Agrobacterium-mediated transformations for yam.

- Focus on the regeneration of DNA-free events in yam

- Provide assistance in potting and weaning of the transgenic plants in the glasshouse and regular watering.

- Maintain, multiply, and regularly subculture in vitro Yam cultures.

- Collect, analyze, and compile data for progress reports.

- Maintain meticulous records of consumables, glassware, and equipment within the plant tissue culture and transformation laboratory.

- Undertake any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

### The ideal candidate should hold

- Diploma in Agriculture or related area with 2 years of relevant work experience

- Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) or other software

- Experience in plant tissue culture

- Understanding of health and safety in the workplace and good working practices

- Good oral and written communication skills

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