Officer / Molecular Biology And Micropropagation - Contract

National Parks Board (NParks)

Singapore, Singapore
Hybrid
Micropropagation research experience
Tissue culture sub-culturing skills
Preparation of sterile culture media
The role supports the Singapore Botanic Gardens' orchid hybridisation programme and native plant conservation efforts through micropropagation techniques

Job Summary

  • The role supports the Singapore Botanic Gardens' orchid hybridisation programme and native plant conservation efforts through micropropagation techniques.
  • Candidates will assist with the micropropagation and sub-culturing of tissue-cultured plantlets while managing sterile media preparation and chemical stock-taking.
  • The successful candidate will be offered an 11-month employment contract within a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to plant science.

Matching Summary

The role supports the Singapore Botanic Gardens' orchid hybridisation programme and native plant conservation efforts through micropropagation techniques.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Micropropagation research experience
  • Tissue culture sub-culturing skills
  • Preparation of sterile culture media
  • Laboratory maintenance duties
  • Manual dexterity for lab work

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in plants and nature
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong team player communication
  • Positive attitude under pressure
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills

Key Requirements

  • Study in biotechnology or horticulture
  • Relevant experience in tissue culture
  • Meticulous and patient work style

Work Rights

Not specified

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