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  • Posted: Dec 17, 2014
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    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...
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    Research Administrative Manager

    Description:
    • Supervise and coordinate the activities of crop utilization laboratory, including various laboratory equipment, standard analyses, and technical staff.
    • Conduct analyses on chemical, physicochemical and functional properties of cassava, yam, Banana/Plantain, maize, cowpeas and soybeans and their food products
    • Assist in the conduct of storage studies on fresh and processed foods from cassava, yam, Banana/Plantain, maize, cowpeas and soybeans and established their nutrient retention.
    • Provide expertise in quality control/assurance of laboratory analytical data.
    • Identify and order all approved equipment, chemicals and materials for the laboratory
    • Provide technical backstopping to national agricultural research institutes, non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations conducting activities on crop quality, processing, utilization, and product development.
    • Contribute to capacity building on food analysis and training of Youth Coppers, Industrial training (IT) students and Research fellows)
    • Perform any duties assigned by the supervisor

    Minimum Qualification & Experience:       
    MSc in Analytical Chemistry or Food Science/Technology with 5 yrs experience Familiar with using laboratory instruments such as HPLC, NIRS, ICP-AES and RXF Experience in data analysis
                     
    Skills & abilities:               
    • Good understanding and operational skills of laboratory equipments such as HPLC, XRF, ICP-AES and NIRS
    • Excellent understanding of issues related to food quality and safety
    • Ability to work under minimal supervision
    • Ability to work long hours

    Method of Application

    Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

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