Research Administrative Manager 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 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.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks for suitable Nigerian Nationals to fill the position of:

Job Title: Research Administrative Manager

Location: Oyo

Description :

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of crop utilization laboratory, including various laboratory equipment, standard analyses, and technical staff
• Conduct analyses on chemical, physicochemical and functional properties of cassava, yam, Banana/Plantain, maize, cowpeas and soybeans and their food products
• Assist in the conduct of storage studies on fresh and processed foods from cassava, yam, Banana/Plantain, maize, cowpeas and soybeans and established their nutrient retention
• Provide expertise in quality control/assurance of laboratory analytical data
• Identify and order all approved equipment, chemicals and materials for the laboratory
• Provide technical backstopping to national agricultural research institutes, non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations conducting activities on crop quality, processing, utilization, and product development
• Contribute to capacity building on food analysis and training of Youth Coppers, Industrial training (IT) students and Research fellows)
• Perform any duties assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry or Food Science/Technology
• 5 yrs experience Familiar with using laboratory instruments such as HPLC, NIRS, ICP-AES and RXF Experience in data analysis

Skills & Abilities:

• Good understanding and operational skills of laboratory equipments such as HPLC, XRF, ICP-AES and NIRS
• Excellent understanding of issues related to food quality and safety
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to work long hours

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2014

How to Apply
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