Job Opportunities

1. Job Title: Tissue Culture Potato Technician

Job responsibilities

• Optimize, and validate tissue culture potato protocols

• Conduct experiments on potato tissue culture

• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and waste management

• Ensure multiplication of disease-free, true-to-type planting materials in aseptic conditions of potato crop

• Maintain potato mother stock and in vitro cultures

• Proper handling and disposing of biological waste safely

• Ensure sterilization, contamination control, and quality standards

• Maintain equipment, reagents, and laboratory records

• Train technicians, students, and interns in potato tissue culture techniques

• Ensure compliance SOPs, biosafety and phytosanitary regulations

• Data analysis and preparation of technical reports

• Ensure acclimatization, weaning and handling glasshouse experiments of potato crop

• Support scale-up of potato planting materials for research.

• Support laboratory inventory management

• Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agribusiness, Crop Production, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Biotechnology, Biochemistry with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Resource management skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Knowledge of agricultural practices

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2. Job Title: Tissue Culture Cassava Technician

Job responsibilities

• Optimize, and validate tissue culture cassava protocols
• Conduct experiments on cassava tissue culture
• Ensure multiplication of disease-free, true-to-type of cassava planting materials in aseptic conditions
• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and waste management
• Maintain cassava mother stock and in vitro cultures
• Ensure sterilization, contamination control, and quality standards
• Maintain equipment, reagents, and laboratory records
• Train technicians, students, and interns in cassava tissue culture techniques
• Ensure compliance SOPs, biosafety and phytosanitary regulations
• Data analysis and preparation of technical reports
• Ensure acclimatization, weaning and handling glasshouse experiments of cassava
• Support scale-up of cassava planting materials for research.
• Support laboratory inventory management
• Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Biotechnology, CROP PRODUCTION with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of agricultural practices

• Integrity skills

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3. Job Title: Tissue Culture Banana Technician

Job responsibilities

• Optimize, and validate tissue culture banana protocols
• Conduct experiments on banana tissue culture
• Ensure multiplication of disease-free, true-to-type banana planting materials in aseptic conditions
• Maintain banana mother stock and in vitro cultures
• Prepare media, sterilize explants, and maintain aseptic condition
• Ensure proper labelling, storage, and waste management
• Ensure sterilization, contamination control, and quality standards
• Maintain equipment, reagents, and laboratory records
• Train technicians, students, and interns in banana tissue culture techniques
• Ensure compliance with SOPs,biosafety and phytosanitary regulations
• Data analysis and preparation of technical reports
• Ensure acclimatization, weaning and handling glasshouse experiments of banana crop
• Support scale-up of banana planting materials for research
• Support laboratory inventory management
• Undertake any other duties s assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Agribusiness, Crop Production, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Biotechnology with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Decision making skills

• Time management skills

• Knowledge of good agricultural practices

• Good interpersonal communication skills & ability to work with others under pressure and solve problems

• High integrity and professional ethical standards

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4. Job Title: Tissue Culture Scientist

Job responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate plant tissue culture and regeneration activities for banana, cassava, and potato.
• Develop and optimize tissue culture and embryogenic cell suspension protocols
• Supervise large-scale multiplication and quality control of in vitro plant materials.
• Coordinate regeneration, acclimatization, and transfer of plantlets to greenhouse and screenhouse facilities.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs for tissue culture laboratories, biosafety.
• Train RAB staff and students in tissue culture techniques
• Maintain documentation and traceability of plant material.
• Supervise tissue culture technicians and laboratory assistants.
• Support preparation of plant materials for trials, breeding, and seed systems.
• Prepare technical reports and scientific publications
• Undertake any other duties s assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Crop Production, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Crop Science, Crop Protection, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology with 10 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Crop Production, Crop Protection, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Crop Science with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Time management skills

• Results oriented

• Digital literacy skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Skills in laboratory practice

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5. Job Title: Plant Molecular Biology Scientist

Job responsibilities

• Plan and conduct genetic transformation, gene editing, and molecular characterization activities.
• Develop, optimize, and implement laboratory protocols for molecular analysis and biotechnology applications.
• Perform and interpret molecular assays including PCR, qPCR, sequencing, and marker analysis.
• Generate high-quality molecular data for biosafety and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare technical reports and scientific publications
• Supervise molecular biology technicians - Train RAB staff and students in modern biotechnology techniques.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, biosafety, and data quality.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology with 10 Years of relevant experience

• Master's Degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Leadership skills

• Risk management skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Team work and team building skills;

• Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, problem solving, conflict resolution, consensus-building

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6. Job Title: Centre Of Excellence For Crop Biotechnology Manager

Job responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all scientific, technical, and administrative operations of the Centre of Excellence for Crop Biotechnology (COECB)
• Provide strategic leadership for biotechnology research, capacity building, and infrastructure development in line with RAB and national priorities.
• Coordinate implementation of COECB activities, ensuring alignment with approved work plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Supervise scientists, technicians, and support staff under COECB; ensure performance management and capacity development.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, regulatory, stewardship, and quality management requirements (BSL-2 laboratories and screenhouses).
• Coordinate development, review, and enforcement of SOPs for laboratories, greenhouses, and screenhouses.
• Prepare technical reports, regulatory data packages and regulatory dossier
• Support resource mobilization, partnerships, and institutional visibility of the Centre.
• Strengthening collaboration with other national, regional and international laboratories
• Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant pathology, Plant Biotechnology, Moleculor Biology, Plant Breeding with 10 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Team work and team building skills;

• Good interpersonal communication skills & ability to work with others under pressure and solve problems

• Knowledge in Basic statistics applied in analytical laboratory

• Knowledge in Laboratory information systems

• Excellent Communication, Organizational, and Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.

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7. Job Title: Biocap Project Manager

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the Project Lead, The Project Manager of BioCap has the following responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee implementation of project activities in accordance with approved work plans and budgets.
• Facilitate the day-to-day functions of the project PI in Rwanda
• Coordinate scientific, technical, and administrative teams to ensure timely delivery of project outputs.
• Liaise with development partners, collaborating institutions, and national regulators to facilitate project implementation.
• Monitor project performance against targets and indicators and prepare consolidated technical and financial progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with donor, biosafety, regulatory, and institutional requirements.
• Support stakeholder engagement, communication, and visibility of biotechnology programs
• Implement any other activity assigned by the project PI

Qualifications

• PhD in Plant pathology, Plant Biotechnology, Moleculor Biology, Plant Breeding with 12 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Knowledge in conflict management

• Ability to work as a team coordinator and make decisions with minimal support

• Good organisational and time management skills, detail oriented with ability to plan workload and prioritize;

• Strong leadership and decision making skills with ability to make decisions under pressure, able to prioritize and stick to prioritization;

• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and interact at all levels

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8. Job Title: Plant Pathology Scientist

Job responsibilities

• Plan and conduct plant disease diagnostics, screening, and characterization for target crops
• Develop, optimize, and implement laboratory protocols for plant pathology applications
• Implement disease resistance efficacy assessments for transgenic and gene-edited events under containment conditions
• Generate pathology data to support regulatory, environmental, and food/feed safety dossiers.
• Prepare technical reports and scientific publications
• Develop and implement SOPs for plant pathology and disease diagnostics.
• Support disease monitoring during greenhouse and confined field trials.
• Supervise pathology technicians and support staff.
• Contribute to training and mentorship of technical staff and students.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Crop Production, Crop Science, Plant Pathology, Crop Protection, Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology with 10 Years of relevant experience

• Master’s Degree in Crop Protection, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Biochemistry with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Knowledge of good agricultural practices

• Skills in laboratory practice

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9. Job Title: Plant Pathology Technicians (2 Positions)

Job responsibilities

• Assist in plant disease diagnostics and pathology experiments
• Collect and process plant samples for disease analysis.
• Prepare media, reagents, and solution for laboratory use.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including sample information, diagnostic results, and experimental data.
• Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, and other relevant instruments.
• Support disease screening in laboratory and greenhouse settings
• Data analysis and preparation of technical reports
• Ensure implementation of biosafety and waste management procedures.
• Provide technical support to plant pathologists and other researchers and laboratory personnel
• Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment,
• Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, for personnel, customers, equipment and facilities
• Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities
• Support laboratory inventory management
• Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Crop Protection, Molecular Biology, Plant Pathology with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Knowledge of good agricultural practices

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques

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10. Job Title: Greenhouse Scientist

Job responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of BSL-2 greenhouses and screenhouses facilities.
• Oversee containment, plant maintenance, and biosafety compliance
• Coordinate planting, maintenance, phenotyping, and trait efficacy evaluation of biotech materials
• Implement SOPs for greenhouse operations, pest management, waste disposal, and safety
• Support progression of lead events from tissue culture to greenhouse and field trials
• Maintain accurate records and databases for plant materials and trials
• Train technical staff on greenhouse management and biosafety procedures.
• Support inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Master's in Rural Development, Development Studies, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Sciences, Crop Protection with 5 Years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Science, Rural Development, Crop Protection with 10 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Knowledge of agricultural practices

• Skills in laboratory practice

• Effective communication skills

• Strong leadership and decision making skills with ability to make decisions under pressure, able to prioritize and stick to prioritization;

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11. Job Title: Electromechanical Engineer

Job responsibilities

• Supervise, and validate installation of electromechanical systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Ensure MEP systems meet the specific requirements of biotechnology laboratories and BSL-compliant facilities (air pressure control, filtration, Backup power).
• Coordinate integration of mechanical and electrical systems with civil and architectural works.
• Repair, install and test laboratory utilities.
• Participate in commissioning, testing, and handover of all electromechanical systems.
• Provide technical documentation, operation manuals, and maintenance guidelines.
• Support troubleshooting and optimization during early operation of the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electromechanical Engineering with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Problem solving skills

• Time management skills

• Digital literacy skills

• Strong analytical skills and leadership skills

• Result oriented

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12. Job Title: Project Administrative Assistant

Job responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining filing systems for the project;
• Ensuring that the incoming and out coming correspondences are well maintained and keep copies for reference;
• Preparing and managing project correspondence, reports and documents when required;
• Organizing internal and external events, meetings, conferences, travel arrangements;
• Produce minutes for meetings;
• Transmit relevant documents within the institution and other organizations related to the project;
• Provide key support in liaising between RAB as well as CIP – finance, procurement, operations, administration and human resource teams
• Develop systems and execute tasks that ensure the operational excellence of the project
• Provide logistical support for trainings, workshops and project/field activities
• Assist project leadership in drafting and distributing letters; and seek confirmation of participation for events organized

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies, Public Administration, Administrative Sciences, Management, Law, Office Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Governance and Leadership with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills

• Confidentiality, ethical and teamwork skills;

• High level of integrity and professional ethics;

• Ability to work under minimal supervision

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13. Job Title: Molecular Biology Technician

Job responsibilities

• Conduct routine molecular laboratory procedures with minimum supervision
• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, electrophoresis, another related technique.
• Prepare reagents, media buffers, and laboratory consumable according to developed protocols.
• Provide technical support to researchers and other laboratory personnel
• Assist with the development and optimization of new laboratory protocol
• Operate and maintain molecular biology equipments and ensure proper functioning
• Maintain laboratory records, sample tracking systems, and databases.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, biosafety, and quality assurance
• Data analysis and preparation of technical reports
• Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under responsibilities.
• Support laboratory inventory management
• Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment
• Undertake any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology with 5 Years of relevant experience

Required competencies and key technical skills

• Time management skills

• Risk management skills

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Strong leadership and decision making skills with ability to make decisions under pressure, able to prioritize and stick to prioritization;

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