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Scientific Research Council
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TEAM LEADER BIOTECHNOLOGY
Category: Science
Description:
The incumbent will be responsible for the planning,
organizing and coordination of all activities of the
Biotechnology Department in support of the Council’s
mission and strategic objectives. This position is also
responsible for providing sound technical supervision
of the team in ensuring optimum performance of the
Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and directs all aspects of R&D and plant
production activities in the Biotechnology Department, including but not limited to project planning and
management, consumables and equipment inventory
management and laboratory operations.

• Participates in the development and implementation
of research projects in keeping with national, industry
and the Council’s research and development plans.

• Prepares and submits technical manuscripts from
work executed or reviews articles in international
refereed journals or books.

• Acquires information on current trends and relevant
new techniques in analysis and metrology.

• Represent the Council at national, regional and
international events, meetings and seminars
Qualifications:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• PhD in Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Horticulture or equivalent.

• Proficiency in preparing Technical Publications and
reports

• Proficiency in competitive research Grant Writing and
Project Management EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in leading
and managing research activities in Plant Tissue
Culture/Molecular Biology /Microbiology/ Horticulture/
Agricultural production systems or other related field.

• Commercial plant tissue culture production

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES

• Good leadership skills

• The ability to perform effectively in a multidisciplinary
Science and Technology-related environment.

• The ability to build and retain a vibrant and accessible
Research and Development network.

• Excellent skills in experimental designs, planning and
execution of R&D projects, Data analysis and scientific
reporting

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 to

DIVISIONAL MANAGER,
HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COUNCIL,
HOPE GARDENS COMPLEX
KINGSTON 6

hradmin@src-jamaica.org

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Contact Information
Name: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COUNCIL
Address: DIVISIONAL MANAGER,
HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COUNCIL,
HOPE GARDENS COMPLEX
KINGSTON 6
Email: hradmin@src-jamaica.org
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