Research Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2016-019

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

• Prepare and maintain centralized laboratory reagents and buffers for nucleic acid isolation;
• Conduct regular molecular biology Work (Plant DNA/RNA isolation, DNA/RNA quality and quantity analysis, PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis);
• Assist in data analysis and report writing;
• Actively participate in field sample collection while taking utmost care in tracking and maintaining sample records from the field to the lab;
• Conduct routine procurement and organize activities of equipment, chemicals and lab supplies;
• Keep an up-to-date record of laboratory supplies and participate in procurement processing;
• Keep laboratory benches and equipment in good working condition;
• Maintain accurate data records and laboratory notebooks and computer records that can be accessed on demand by supervisor;
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety regulations;
• Train junior staff, short-term visitors, Corpers and IT students;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification and Competencies

• BSc. / HND in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field with 2 years’ relevant experience performing similar role.

Competencies

• Ideal candidate bust be organized and be able to pay attention to detail.
• Must have good time management skills.
• Must have basic training in core principles of Genetics, Biochemistry and plant Biology.
• Dependable, takes initiative and ready to accept responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills - verbal and writte.
• Excellent judgment, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.