Research Supervisor (Bioreactor) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

IITA seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan:

Job Title: Research Supervisor (Bioreactor)

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2016-052
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
  • Assist in quarterly production of a minimum of predetermined plantlets through rapid propagation from yam explants using Temporary Immersion Bioreactors system (TIBs);
  • Assist in the maintenance of aseptic tissue culture conditions and ensuring zero of strict minimum contamination in cultures;
  • Report on plantlets of selected yam varieties produced using bar code labelling, submission of monthly report and populating the online high ratio propagation database www.yamhrponline.iita.org on the details of seed yam produced including genotype, quantity, age and disease status
  • Assist in submission of documentation on flow of plantlets to end users monthly;
  • Assist in daily and weekly report on the functioning of the TIBs facilities;
  • Report any malfunction of materials and equipment

Qualification

• HND/BSc in Agriculture, Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Biochemistry or related courses with at least two (2) years’ relevant experience performing similar role.

Competencies

• Ideal Candidate must:
  • Have good knowledge of contamination reduction strategies, including cleanliness and familiarity with aseptic and safe Tissue Culture laboratory practices.
  • Have good knowledge on use of computer for data reporting;
  • Be ready to work in a team and have a good sense of interpersonal relationship

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested applicant should forward their applications including a covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).

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