Laboratorian at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 6 Openings

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratorian

Ref. No: STS2020 - 002
Locations: 6 Geo-Political Zones, Nigeria
Recruitment Type: National (Short-term Contract)
Duration: December 2020 - June 2021

Duties

• Set up and sanitize workspace.
• Assist in the taking of anthropometry measurements.
• Process collected samples including centrifugation and aliquoting samples.
• Analyze samples using point-of-care machine and rapid diagnostic test kits while adhering strictly to the SOP.
• Good knowledge of parasite identification and proficiency in microscopy.
• Pack and transport biological samples to a temporary storage facility.
• Record all data and results in specified forms (paper or electronic) with accuracy.
• Always keep the workstation well-organized.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Medicine, medical laboratory science/technology. An employee of state or federal government with above qualifications can also apply and must have a current practice license.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience with packing, transporting, and shipping biological samples
• Have experience with surveys and data collection with blood collection (e.g.: HIV survey, etc.).

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2020.