PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for managing & performing routine molecular lab activities required for F1 seed testing.

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The primary function of this position is to perform day-to-day molecular lab activities required for SNP testing. This position also needs to communicate with QC team members and with internal stakeholders (Supply chain Planning, Production team) for sample shipments & results coordination. 

A. Laboratory operations
In charge & responsible for carrying out daily lab activities as follows
• Seed & Leaf Sampling, DNA extraction buffer preparations, sample storage.
• Perform routinely DNA extraction, quantification and carry out q-PCR assays.
• Data analysis, results interpretation & communicate to stakeholders within stipulated Turn Around Time.
• To troubleshoot the errors occurred during experiments.

B. Laboratory Innovations
• To develop and optimize different lab methods and prepare Standard Operating Procedures.
• Proactively look for cost and time effective solutions which will enable to enhance the productivity and reduce the lead time.
• Work with regional QC teams of Asia region for molecular test improvements on local and regional project.

C. Laboratory maintenance
Laboratory maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
• Maintain Functionality of lab equipment & troubleshoot the equipment problems in coordination with service engineers.
• Maintain the lab records.
• Maintain inventories of reagents, other supplies & communicates with company representative on purchases & Quotations.

Hands on experience in seed and leaf sampling, DNA Extraction, PCR, data interpretation.
• Comprehensive knowledge in other genetic purity testing methods.
• Proficient in MS office, mainly in Excel skills
• Soft skills: curious, rigorous, analytic, and methodic
• Process oriented, agile, and self-motivation are essential for this position
• Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, team leader
• Ability to learn new techniques quickly