Research Technician I 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, currently invites applications for the position below:

Job Title: Research Technician I

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2016-026
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Assists in fishing and preparing nematodes for culturing;
• Assists in nematodes counting and identification;
• Assist in nematodes culturing;
• Actively participate in field layout, planting and sample collection;
• Assist in all laboratory research activities;
• Assist in keep an up-to-date record of laboratory samples and extraction;
• Assist in data collection and entry;
• Assist in supervision of casual workers;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• OND in General Agriculture preferably Crop protection, Crop production or related field.

Experience

• At least two (2) years relevant experience in a similar role.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Be organized and patience to attention.
• Have good time management skills.
• Have basic training in laboratory activities.
• Be dependable takes initiative and ready to accept responsibilities.
• Have good critical and interpersonal skills.
• Have driving skills.

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

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. 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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