Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Process Assistant in the Product Research & Development Division.

PROCESS ASSISTANT – BIOTECHNOLOGY (SALARY $1,181,428) per annum

The Process Assistant contributes to the mandate of the division by assisting the Laboratory Technicians and officers in the Laboratory, Shade-house, fieldwork operations and at exhibitions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• High School Diploma with Science option: Chemistry, Biological Sciences or Physics.
• Working Knowledge of computer applications.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a similar or related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES

• Training in laboratory techniques
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weighing and measuring materials to assist with media preparation.
• Washing and sanitizing apparatus and equipment.
• Prepares equipment/apparatus for field trips and laboratory works.
• Participates in the implementation of assigned project activities.
• Participates in plant tissue culture activities.
• Participates in potting, weaning and shade-house maintenance of plants.
• Keeps laboratory environment and equipment clean.
• Ensures that raw materials and chemicals are available.
• Participates in field trips/exhibitions/fairs.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

APPLICATIONS AND RÉSUMÉ SHOULD BE SENT NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 2026, to

DIVISIONAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES & ADMINISTRATION

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COUNCIL

HOPE GARDENS COMPLEX, KINGSTON 6