Research istant - Greenhouse - United Arab Emirates University

Job Description

Assist evaluation of plants in the greenhouse for the research programs of Khalifa Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. Minimum of oneyear working experience in a greenhouse or equivalent by growing variety of plants such as fruit crops turf grasses trees etc. Ability to fulfil physical requirements for working in the greenhouse/plant room including lifting/moving 25 Kg bags of soil fertilizer etc. moving trays and pots. Knowledge of plant soil fertilizers plant diseases etc. and also rules and regulations relating to safe chemical pesticide and herbicide applications. Ability to understand follow and carry out repetitive procedures. Ability to identify pest infestation diseases as well as other technical problems such as water and light issues. Skills to operate different equipments and ability to manage Greenhouse environmental systems and operations. Flexibility to work outside normal business hours including few hours during weekends and emergency situations. Good communication skills in English (writing also)/Arabic.

Minimum Qualification

Diploma or higher degree related to Agriculture Horticulture Plant Science Botany etc. or equivalent with experience in greenhouse maintenance of plants

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Horticulture Plant Science Botany etc. or equivalent with experience in greenhouse maintenance of plants

Expected Skills

Growing and maintaining plants in greenhouses/plant rooms Planting and watering of plants plant propagation harvesting and managing plants and seed stocks germinating seeds transplanting seedlings and plants in various pots relocating plants pruning and trimming of plants fertilizing soil preparation weeding pest control etc. Monitoring of plants for pest and nutrition problems and diseases and implementation of effective treatment. Accurate labelling (in English) of plants. Collecting plant samples for analysis with accurate labels documenting observations at different time intervals as specified by the scientists/Lab Specialists/Research Assistants. Maintenance of greenhouse environmental system and monitoring changes in plant growing conditions. Maintenance of greenhouses storerooms and infrastructure such as cleaning washing reusable containers etc. Autoclaving and disposal of the discarded/waste plant materials. Other duties as assigned

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