Laboratory Attendant II at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of Laboratory Attendant II (in vitro bank) at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Job Title: Laboratory Attendant II (in vitro bank) - 2 year renewable contract

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State

Position/Responsibilities:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Conservation of yam and cassava breeders’ lines
• Processing of yam and cassava breeders’ lines
• In vitro plant tissue culture processing of all RTB, IITA mandate crops including sorting of necrosis and contaminations
• Assist in packing of in vitro plants for safe duplication
• Assist in preparation of plant culture media
• Breeders’ lines data entry

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

• WAEC O level certificate or Senior School certificate (SSCE)
• 3 years relevant working experience with plant tissue culture.

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

Application Closing Date
7^th November, 2013

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA Website.

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