Position:      Laboratory Research Technician I

Contract:        1-year renewable contract                                    Location:  Ibadan

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.