Botanist at Farming System Support Services Limited

Farming System Support Services Limited is powered by a vision to be the leading food and agri-allied group in Africa. We have interests in almost all the departments of agriculture and as a result we farm and work with farmers. Out aim is to enrich the lives of consumers,customers,communities, employees and all stakeholders and that is why we are expanding in other to have more hands to meet these needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Botanist

Location: Surulere, Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing plant responses and reporting possible trends, benefits, or concerns.
• Encouraging desirable traits in plants through breeding techniques.
• Raising awareness about environmental concerns and conservation efforts and assisting with disaster relief after floods, droughts, etc.
• Working with others, including other Botanists, team members, or students to achieve project objectives.
• Managing research group members and resources.

Botanist Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Botany, Biology, or related field.
• Understanding of plant life, processes, and traits, scientific principles, and environmental concerns.
• Excellent interpersonal, research, problem-solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work with others.
• Strong public speaking and negotiation skills may be beneficial.
• Minimum of 2 - 6 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2020.