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POSITION:
Senior
Scientist, Genetic Transformation
Rasi Seeds Private Limited
is a leading seed company in India, involved in crop improvement
research using marker-assisted breeding and genetic engineering
methods in crops such as cotton, rice and vegetable crops. At
”Rasi” We are committed to help farmers to get rich harvest and
get more profits from their lands by providing excellent
performing products through new technologies.
The company has excellent and the State of the Art laboratory
facilities for biotech and breeding research activities. The R&D
centre is located in Attur, near Salem in Tamil Nadu, India.
Applications are invited from dynamic and enthusiastic
candidates for several research positions in our R & D centre.
POSITION: Senior Scientist—Genetic Transformation
Job Location: R & D Centre, Rasi Seeds P Ltd. Attur,
Tamil Nadu, India
Job description:
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Plan and execute research
activities in genetic transformation of rice, cotton and
vegetable crops by interaction with a team of researchers
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Maintenance/control and
supervision of a high throughput crop genetic transformation
lab facilities including transgenic greenhouse
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Planning and execution of
projects in genetic transformation including insect pests,
viral and fungal bioassays as necessary
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Work with interdisciplinary
team of transformation, transgenic breeding and molecular
analysis group in development of transgenic crops
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Maintain awareness of new
scientific advances in crops genetic transformation through
active monitoring and participate in the acquisition or
development of new technologies or methodologies as
appropriate
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Secure intellectual property
protection as appropriate and maintain awareness of
intellectual property landscape and evolutions
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Monitor and follow up
transgenic events for regulatory system
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Report project progress and
achievements
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
The
candidate should have Ph.D. in Biotechnology with
specialization in crop genetic transformation and experience
for at least 5 years; must be below 35 years age
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Excellent knowledge in
methods of tissue culture and transformation in crops
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Capabilities to interact
with researchers in implementing new technologies as
necessary
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Expertise in molecular
analysis of transgene identification, tracking and
bioassay analysis of transgenic crop plants
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Knowledge in IPR issues
related to gene technologies
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Knowledge in regulatory
mechanisms for transgenic crops production
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Proven ability to interact
with public and private sector in technology adoption
including regulatory issues
Salary and Perks:
Highly competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience
Applications:
Interested candidates
should send curriculum vitae by mail
within 15 days of this advertisement
to
Dr. V. Subramanian
Vice President-Biotechnology
Rasi Seeds (P) Ltd.
Attur 636 102, Salem District, Tamil Nadu
India
or by email:
vsubra@rasiseeds.com or
rasimail@rasiseeds.com
Details of the company can be
viewed from the website
www.rasiseeds.com
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