Research Technician at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Duties 

• Support cassava field operations, including establishment, crop maintenance, harvesting, post-harvest activities, and monitoring of field trials and breeding populations.
• Collect, record, validate, and maintain agronomic, phenotypic, PPD, and other research data using approved digital tools while ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assist in the handling, transportation, digital imaging, annotation, and quality control of cassava research materials between the field, laboratory, and screenhouse.
• Support routine laboratory and tissue culture activities, including media preparation, sterilization, sample handling, multiplication, maintenance, and acclimatization of cassava cultures.
• Ensure proper labeling, tracking, storage, cleanliness, safety, and organization of laboratory samples, workspaces, equipment, and consumables.
• Perform other related duties by the supervisor.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in supporting laboratory, field data collection, or research activities in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate must have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, with the ability to use basic computer applications effectively.
• Good organizational, record keeping, and data management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in laboratory, screenhouse, and field environments, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in agricultural or research-related projects and knowledge of data collection processes will be an added advantage.

Benefits

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