Overview
Research Assistant – Date Palm Unit Jobs in Al-Ayn at United Arab Emirates University
Job Description
Research Assistant Will be responsible for executing methodologies for plant tissue culture and micro propagation cloning activities. Primary Responsibilities • Perform tissue culture and micro propagation methodologies for mass scale clone production. • Help execute cultivation methods for efficient, high-throughout propagation. • Maintenance of glassware and of culture media stock for production. • Familiarity with autoclaves, centrifuge, incubator, laminar flow hood, analytical balances. • Operation of laboratory equipment in a safe manner.
Minimum Qualification
Qualification Bachelor degree in Plant Science or related field.
Preferred Qualification
Qualification Bachelor degree in Plant Science or related field. Experience • 1-2 years’ experience with plant tissue culture, nursery production, plant propagation, a sterile laboratory setting or some combination thereof is strongly preferred. • Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus. Modifies equipment according to experiments specification and requirements. • Optimization of plant production techniques / protocols and maintenance of general laboratory cleanliness, organization and safety. • Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Expected Skills
Desired skill • Excellent listening skills, ability to follow protocols, willingness to learn new skills, and detail oriented. • Experience producing clones in commercial nursery. • Prior experience with sterile technique and maintaining plant tissue culture. • Working familiarity with the maintenance and archiving of laboratory documents, SOP’s including electronic record keeping, and electronic inventory management. • Must have excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Must be able to perform delicate work with small hand tools for long periods of time.
Close Date Kindly apply
before the closing date.
31/12/2026
Title: Research Assistant – Date Palm Unit
Company: United Arab Emirates University
Location: Al-Ayn
