Research Supervisor (Bioreactor) at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2016-052
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
  • Assist in quarterly production of a minimum of predetermined plantlets through rapid propagation from yam explants using Temporary Immersion Bioreactors system (TIBs);
  • Assist in the maintenance of aseptic tissue culture conditions and ensuring zero of strict minimum contamination in cultures;
  • Report on plantlets of selected yam varieties produced using bar code labelling, submission of monthly report and populating the online high ratio propagation database www.yamhrponline.iita.org on the details of seed yam produced including genotype, quantity, age and disease status
  • Assist in submission of documentation on flow of plantlets to end users monthly;
  • Assist in daily and weekly report on the functioning of the TIBs facilities;
  • Report any malfunction of materials and equipment

Qualification

• HND/BSc in Agriculture, Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Biochemistry or related courses with at least two (2) years’ relevant experience performing similar role.

Competencies

• Ideal Candidate must:
  • Have good knowledge of contamination reduction strategies, including cleanliness and familiarity with aseptic and safe Tissue Culture laboratory practices.
  • Have good knowledge on use of computer for data reporting;
  • Be ready to work in a team and have a good sense of interpersonal relationship