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.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Laboratory Technician III

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationOND
Experience5 years
LocationOyo
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied


Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

Assist in coordinating in vitro cassava BL work;
Assist in the collaboration work between cassava breeding team and in vitro genebank;
Work on cassava cuttings thermo-treatment;
Work on cassava in vitro introduction via meristem culture;
Work on cassava sample preparation for indexing;
Work on cassava in vitro processing (multiplication, conservation);
Assist in cassava request handling and distribution;
Assist in cassava database update;
Any other task related to cassava breeders’ lines in vitro handling assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualification & Experience Skills

Qualification:

National Diploma (ND) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), General Agriculture or related field
Experience

Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role.
Skills and Competencies:

Must be computer literate.
Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions.
Remuneration

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Laboratory Technician I (Cassava)

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationOND
Experience2 years
LocationOyo
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

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

Assist in the introduction of cassava in vitro meristem;
Assist in handling cassava breeding lines;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification, Experience and Skills
Qualification:

National Diploma (ND) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), General Agriculture or related field.
Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar role.
Skills and Competencies:

Must be computer literate.
Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Senior Research Supervisor

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience3 years
LocationOyo
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

Responsibilities

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties
Assist in Yam in vitro introduction via meristem culture.
Assist in yam sample preparation and acclimatization for indexing.
Assist in yam vitro processing (multiplication, conservation).
Assist in yam request handling and distribution;
Assist in updating yam database.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification, Experience and Skills
Qualification:

B.Sc / HND in Plant Biology or related field.
Experience:

Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar role.
Skills and Competencies:

Must be computer literate.
Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions.

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

Laboratory Technician I (Clonal Crop)

Job TypeFull Time
QualificationOND
Experience2 years
LocationOyo
Job FieldAgriculture/Agro-Allied

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

Assist in clonal crop in vitro introduction via meristem culture
Assist in subculture for distribution and conservation;
Assist in clonal crops in vitro genebank maintenance
Perform any other duties as may be assigned
Qualification, Experience and Skills

Qualification:

National Diploma(ND) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), General Agriculture or related field

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar role

Skills and Competencies:

Must be computer literate.
Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions

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

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.

Visit IITA Career Page to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.