Laboratory Attendant at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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: Laboratory Attendant

Ref. No: STS2023-005
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitmrnt Type: STS- National
Duration: 6 months renewable contract

Duties

• Assist in maintenance and multiplication of disease-free materials in SAH laboratory and on the field.
• Assist in collection of data from lab, screen house and field trials with appropriate data capturing tools.
• Assist in the maintenance of harvested yam mini-tubers in optimum storage condition in the storage facility and cleanliness of all working areas.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Qualifications

• O'level with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have the ability to use field book applications for data capturing.
• Have the ability to manage plants in the laboratory and screen houses under optimum condition.
• Have excellent skills in plant sub culturing in the laboratory.

Remuneration

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

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and 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 the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.