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) invites applications for the position below:
Job Title: Laboratory Attendant
Ref No: NRS/2015/00000001
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: 2 year Renewable Contract
Job Description
- Assist with crop samples preparation for aflatoxin analysis;
- Assist with extraction of aflatoxin from different crop samples;
- Assist with proper detoxification of glasswares and all equipments used for extraction;
- Take proper inventory and labelling of samples for extraction in the laboratory;
- Follow standards operating protocols for laboratory methods with scientists;
- Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- WASC plus at least two (2) years relevant experience in a Microbiological research laboratory.
Application Closing Date
1st March, 2015
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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