Consultant (Tissue Culture Specialist)

The International Potato Center (CIP) is a global, non-profit research organization that works to improve food security, nutrition, and incomes in developing countries through research and innovation in root and tuber crops—primarily potatoes and sweet potatoes.

CIP’s focus areas encompass a range of strategic priorities aimed at improving agricultural systems and livelihoods. These include crop improvement through the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding, and disease-resistant varieties of potatoes and sweet potatoes; sustainable farming by promoting environmentally friendly and resource-efficient agricultural practices; and nutrition and food systems, particularly through the use of biofortified crops. CIP also works to strengthen value chains and market access by supporting smallholder farmers in building inclusive and profitable value chains, while enhancing climate resilience by helping farming systems adapt to the impacts of climate change.The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a motivated, hands-on expert CONSULTANT (Tissue Culture Specialist) for Bhubaneswar, Odisha Office.

Requirements

• Support potato tissue culture plantlet production in the tissue culture laboratory
  
  • Prepare media and manage routine laboratory activities
    
    • Supervise Apical Rooted Cutting (ARC) production for potato seed multiplication
      
      • Coordinate and support all activities related to potato seed production
        

        Education:

        · Graduation/Diploma in Agriculture/Horticulture or Related fields

        Experience:· 1-2 years of Experience in working at Tissue culture lab and Nursery management in Potato or other crops
        
        

        BenefitsThe initial contractual appointment for this role will be till July 2026. There is a high possibility of contract renewal based on project requirements and individual performance. The position will initially offer a consultancy fee of INR 25,000.
        

        How to apply?Visit the following link: https://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C V in English with at least three (3) professional references. Last day of application is 8th September 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
        
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