The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Position: Laboratory Research Technician I
Contract: 1-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 31 May 2024
DUTIES:
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.
Ensure sterile environment practices, orderliness of lab, screen house and work environment.
Assist in maintaining of stock and inventory for germplasm and laboratory items.
Participate in research data collection, entry and processing.
Assist in supervising casuals in daily assigned tasks.
Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
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.
Attention to detail combined with good self-motivation and self-organizational skills.
Have a positive attitude and strong team spirit.
Have experience working with banana tissue culture techniques.
Have ability to work with digital devices for data collection and reporting.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
