Field Worker III at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Duties
Field Research Support:

• Participate in cassava field establishment, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest activities under the postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) project.
• Support collection of agronomic, phenotypic, and PPD-related data from field trials and cassava breeding populations.
• Monitor cassava field plots and breeding materials for crop performance and other relevant field observations.
• Assist in the handling, transportation, and documentation of cassava research materials between the field, laboratory, and screen house.

Digital Phenotyping and Data Management:

• Support digital capture, annotation, and quality control of cassava root images.
• Assist in collecting, recording, organizing, cleaning, validating, and securely storing laboratory and field research data using approved digital tools
• Maintain accurate records of research activities.

Laboratory and Tissue Culture Operations:

• Support routine laboratory and tissue culture activities following approved protocols.
• Assist with media preparation, labelling, sterilization, sample handling, and organization of laboratory materials and consumables.
• Support multiplication, maintenance, and acclimatization of cassava tissue culture materials.
• Ensure proper labelling, tracking, and storage of laboratory samples and cultures.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and proper organization of laboratory workspaces and equipment.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• SSCE / O'Level with a minimum of two (2) years’ of relevant experience in laboratory operations, field, data collection or research activities. Experience with agricultural or research-related projects will be an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Ability to work effectively in laboratory, screen house, and field environments.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of data collection and data management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

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