[Job Vacancy] Laboratory Research Technician I at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Research Technician I
Location: Ibadan, Oyo 
Employment Type: Contract (1-year renewable)

Duities

Assist in tissue culture laboratory, screen house and field research activities related to plantain breeding.
Assist with performing tissue culture and microscopy operations, data collection and processing.
Participate in research data collection, entry and processing.
Assist in supervising casuals in daily assigned tasks.
Ensure sterile environment practices, orderliness of lab, screen house and work environment.
Assist in maintaining of stock and inventory for germplasm and laboratory items.
Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

National Diploma in Agriculture or any other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must

Have excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
Have experience working with banana tissue culture techniques.
Have ability to work with digital devices for data collection and reporting.
Attention to detail combined with good self-motivation and self-organizational skills.
Have a positive attitude and strong team spirit.

Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline 31st May, 2024.