The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute\u2019s Headquarters in Ibadan.
Position: Laboratory Attendant III
Contract: 1-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 31 May 2024
Position: Laboratory Attendant III
DUTIES:
Assist with set up and maintenance of pathology phenotyping trials in the laboratory, screen house and field. Carry out nematode cultures using carrot discs. Assist with Pseudocercospora sp. mass production and detached leaf assays. Populate and maintain the populations of the banana weevil cosmopolites sordidus. Supervise casual workers for implementation of assigned tasks. Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
O\u2019level with a minimum of three (3) years\u2019 experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Have excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills. Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Have a positive attitude and strong team spirit. Have experience in nematode cultures, nematode identification, Pseudocercospora isolation and multiplication, weevil sorting on the sexual dimorphism. Have experience with field/lab data collection.Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.