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.