LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (CLONAL CROP) AT THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician I (Clonal Crop)
Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2016-005
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (1 year renewable contracts)

Responsibilities 
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in clonal crop in vitro introduction via meristem culture
• Assist in subculture for distribution and conservation;
• Assist in clonal crops in vitro genebank maintenance
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Qualification, Experience and Skills 
Qualification:

• National Diploma(ND) in Science Laboratory Technology (SLT), General Agriculture or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar role

Skills and Competencies:

• Must be computer literate.
• Have good sense of cleanliness, safety and security precautions

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

Application Closing Date
1st February, 2016

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

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