Plant Pathology Laboratory Technician
M'VON GENETIC, a company of the NOVALLIANCE group specialized in the creation, production, quality control and marketing of vegetable seeds, is recruiting a plant pathology laboratory technician. The position is to be filled from 23 November 2026. You will join the team of IROKO station, located in M'Fou, which is part of the network of NOVALLIANCE group research stations and participates in the selection work.
Duties
Under the responsibility of the station manager and the group selection manager, you ensure the inoculation tests. This includes carrying out pathological tests: preparation of culture media, multiplication of pathogens, inoculation, follow-up of tests, reading of tests, analysis, synthesis and transmission of the results to the selection teams. You also contribute to the continuous improvement of the test protocols implemented in the laboratory, in close collaboration with NOVA GENETIC.
You participate in the evolution of laboratory activities: monitoring and maintenance of equipment and equipment, waste management, calibrations and metrological verification of instruments, maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment, monitoring stock and managing orders of consumables and materials necessary for the activity. You respect and enforce hygiene and safety guidelines.
You finally control the quality of the seeds: samples, germination tests and moisture tests.
Candidate profile
This post is addressed to a person of Bac training+3 to Bac+5 in plant pathology. You have a good command of laboratory techniques, knowledge in plant biology and experimentation. You are comfortable with computing and use the software R. Your knowledge of English allows you to keep up with advances by bibliographic monitoring.
Accurate, conscientious and rigorous, you are concerned about the quality of work and have a good sense of observation. You appreciate teamwork and you know how to communicate. You also show autonomy and you are force of proposals. Your sense of organization and open-mindedness, coupled with your sensitivity to plants, will guarantee your success in this position.
Education
Minimum level of education: Bac+3 (Bachelor's Degree).
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