Key Responsibilities

• Prepare plant tissue culture media required for Yam and Bambara groundnut transformation and regeneration experiments.

• Perform seed sterilization, explant preparation, and culture initiation following established protocols.

• Maintain, multiply, and regularly subculture in vitro Yam and Bambara groundnut cultures.

• Support regeneration, transformation, potting, and maintenance of regenerated plants in the greenhouse.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should hold:

• Diploma in the Agriculture with 2 years of relevant work experience

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

• Experience in Bambara ground nut tissue culture

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

• Good oral and written communication skills