Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Kampong Sauk, Perak, Malaysia Enza Zaden Full time

Reporting to:
Senior Researcher Phytopathology (SEA)

Purpose

Support Routine Disease Testing & Research Trials execution in phytopathology lab, greenhouse/tunnel and open field. Manage the agronomy of trials of all crops and maintenance of Phytopathology GH/Tunnels. Supervise and manage the blue collar workers.

Geographical scope

Sauk, Perak, Malaysia

Key Accountabilities

  • Support RDT & Research Trial Execution
  • Engage with the Phytopathology research team to execute the trial sowing and planting.
  • Assist the researchers in phenotyping inoculation, data recording, sampling, harvesting, seed packing, etc.
  • Maintain and mass multiply the pathogen & insect cultures in coordination with researchers
  • Assist in laboratory activities pathogen culturing, ELISA, and PCR assay as per plan from researchers.
  • Manage the agronomy of phytopathology trials
  • Prepare agronomy activity plan from presowing operations till trial conclusion for each trial in advance and execute it timely.
  • Keep a record of all intercultural operations, and disease and pest management activities in the tunnel and open field trials.
  • Arrange for material resources required for crop agronomy in coordination with the facility management team and maintain inventory.
  • Report any deviations/abnormalities in trial management to the research team and execute a mitigation plan.
Manage the blue-collar workers in Phytopathology.

  • Plan and coordinate the routine tasks for workers on weekdays and weekends. Monitor the execution closely and guide them as necessary.
  • Provide handson training to the workers to ensure smooth implementation of agronomy and maintenance of pathogen cultus and trials.
  • Manage tasks and develop backup plan in absence of any worker and also during major tasks/activities in tunnels or open field.
  • Enhance operational efficiency and quality in task execution of the workers and achieve the deliverables
Manage maintenance of Phytopathology phenotyping facilities

  • Manage the routine maintenance of phytopathology tunnels and open fields on trait evaluation farms.
  • Keep all the agronomy related tools, equipment's and accessories and other material resources in working conditions and do timely maintenance
  • Coordinate with farm team and manage the Phyto sanitation of all facilities as per SOP.
Required certifications, knowledge and skills : Graduate/Postgraduate in agronomy/biotech/plant pathology background. Able to work in lab and tunnel/open field conditions.

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