Job Description

About the role: This
position will be based in Yanqing District of Beijing. Will be under the direct
supervision and guidance of the CCCAP Country Liaison
Scientist. This position requires the
ideal candidate to work in CCCAP 40 hours per week based on the tasks assigned
by the research team, performing the tasks described below.

Key responsibilities:

  • The ideal candidate
    will mainly focus on these tasks/responsibilities below:

  • Guarantee the operational results
    of the experimental station.

  • Execute and lead the molecular
    breeding and genetic research team of Yanqing Research Center

  • Design and create genetic tools and experiments, staying abreast
    and applying advances in the field

  • Work closely with other laboratory personnel to enhance molecular
    techniques applied across all sections of CCCAP’s research agenda.

  • Work closely with the Germplasm
    Distribution Center for analysis of genetic materials held in trust.

  • Identify hazards and assess the
    risks of the laboratories, implementing measures to prevent, mitigate and
    reduce the risks.

  • Keep updated and be responsible for all maintenance issues,
    calibrations, repairs, and improvements of any material, equipment, space and
    infrastructure at the laboratories, to ensure equipment works properly at all
    times.

  • Keep updated with all training and certifications required for the
    optimal management and performance of the laboratories.

  • Ensure personnel working in the laboratories have been properly
    trained and supervised in their regular tasks and duties. Ensure all personnel
    are regularly updated in everything related to Health and Safety on the job.

  • Comply with relevant labor,
    environmental, industrial (if applicable), and health and safety regulations
    from local, national and international laws, policies and regulations as well
    as comply with all CIP and CCCAP internal policies and procedures.

  • In collaboration with CCCAP’s
    Yanqing Property Facilities Senior Manager, perform the necessary
    administrative procedures, according to Chinese and CIP/CCCAP standards, rules
    and regulations, to ensure the proper functioning of the laboratory facilities.

Requirements

  • MSc in Biology, Microbiology and/or related
    Agricultural Sciences specialization. PhD also accepted.

  • At least
    6-8 years of experience in similar position.

  • Experience
    in lab, people and project management.

  • Knowledge
    of the latest technologies applicable to molecular biology, genetics and
    genomics.

  • Fluent in official language according to
    country location (Mandarin).

  • Advanced level in written and spoken English.

  • Specialization in Experimental design and
    Budget management.

  • Knowledge
    ofGene/QTL
    discovery and characterization (forward & reverse genetics) and Molecular applications
    in plant genetic tools, populations and field-based experiments.

  • ​Sense of Accountability, management skills

  • Analytical thinking, hard worker, organized,
    good communicating and continuous improvement.

  • The successful candidate will be required to
    show integrity and attention to detail handling confidential and sensitive
    information.

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