Syngenta - Research Technician at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - Zaria

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 the tropics. 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. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of:

Job Title: Syngenta - Research Technician (1 Year renewable contract)

Location: Zaria

Position / Responsibilities
Successful Successful candidate will:

• Collect and collate laboratory and field data.
• Pack, label and store prepared samples for onward transfer for analysis.
• Carry out all delegated field operations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills

• OND in Agriculture, plus at least (5) years post-qualification working experience in a research institution.

The ideal candidate must:

• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.
• Be able to use laboratory and field equipments and understand basic laboratory techniques.
• Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
• Be available to work outside office hours and for extended hours where necessary.

Remuneration

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

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website. The application must include the 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.

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