Website CYNET SYSTEMS
CYNET SYSTEMS
Company : CYNET SYSTEMS
Job Description:
- Responsible for supporting laboratory and greenhouse research activities, including media preparation, plant material handling, chemical safety, and maintaining clean and organized workspaces.
- Ensures compliance with all safety protocols and proper handling of materials.
Responsibilities:
Media Preparation:
- Prepare media for research purposes.
- Clean and rinse glassware and equipment.
- Sterilize equipment using an autoclave.
- Prepare tubes and bottles with specified solutions.
- Operate basic lab equipment.
Plant Material and Inoculum Handling:
- Conduct routine laboratory tasks and prepare test setups, including placing plants into trays, tagging them, and assisting with applications.
- Mark plants for mobility tests and breakdowns, and move them onto carts for further handling.
- Assist with inoculating and harvesting stock.
Chemical Handling and Safety:
- Safely handle and apply chemicals including fungicides and other research-related substances, following all safety protocols.
- Demonstrate the ability to properly wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including PAPRs (Powered Air-Purifying Respirators), to ensure safety during chemical handling and other hazardous tasks.
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Housekeeping:
- Wash and move carts, cut flats into single pots.
- Bag and weigh plant material for disposal.
- Clean lab and greenhouse benches and floors.
- Empty and replace hazardous and non-hazardous waste containers.
- Scrub growth and dew rooms.
- Stock labs and greenhouses with necessary supplies.
Requirement/Must Have:
- Knowledge of plant science.
- Experience with preparation, maintenance, and inoculation of fungal cultures in sterile conditions.
- Knowledge of safety protocols for handling fungal cultures.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work carefully in a lab environment.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
Qualification And Education:
- Background in Biology or Plant Pathology preferred.
- 1 2 years of relevant experience can substitute for degree requirements.