Laboratory Supervisor

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Supervisor

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Duities

• Perform nematode extraction using the specified methodology
• Identify different nematode species in samples for laboratory analysis and diagnostic testing
• Establish and maintain IITA mandate crops in the screen house and field for nematode activities
• Culture nematodes on carrots and plants
• Identify plant, root and tuber nematode symptoms
• Regulate nematode population, water, monitor, and maintain the screen house, micro plots and field plants to ensure optimal growth and health throughout the diagnosis period
• Handling of various microscopes for nematode identification
• Collecting, recording, organizing, cleaning, validating, and securely storing laboratory and field research data
• Analyzing data using statistical analysis
• Ensuring proper labelling, tracking, storage, cleanliness, safety, and organization of laboratory samples, workspaces, and equipment
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the unit manager/scientist.

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Plant Science, Crop Science, or a related field, with relevant practical experience in field and laboratory activities.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Ability to identify nematodes, handling of microscope, maintain laboratory equipment, and follow standard operating procedures.
• Experience in research, survey implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in agricultural or research-related projects and knowledge of data collection processes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.