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

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-021
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Conduct regular DNA and RNA extraction for diversity studies, variety identification and gene expression analysis.
• Implement Marker-Assisted Selection activities in the lab for the Cassava Breeding Program.
• Carry out routine data analysis and report writing.
• Establish field and screen-house experiments related to gene discovery.
• Actively participate in field sample collections, while taking utmost care in tracking and maintaining sample records from the field to the lab.
• Keep an up to date record of laboratory supplies and participate in procurement processing.
• Prepare and maintain centralized stock of DNA and RNA extraction reagents for routine laboratory use.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations of the Biotechnology Laboratory.
• Provide day-to-day supervision to junior staff (NYSC, IT).
• Perform all job-related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualification

• BSc / HND in Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related fields with two (2) years’ experience in a laboratory environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good laboratory skills, excellent record keeping, experience in high through-put sample processing (DNA extraction, and genotyping), Genetic analysis
• Be organized, strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• Consistently follow protocols and other directions and rarely make errors
• Be dependable, takes initiative and responsibility for own actions
• Be flexible, adaptable, able to respond to changes in routine
• Be strong listening, verbal, and documentation skills.

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