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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting to fill the position of: Cassava Phenotyping Scientist. The position is located in Ibadan, Oyo State. Interested candidates should possess a PhD in Plant Physiology, Agronomy, remote sensing or other relevant fields from a highlThe 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.

Laboratory Analyst

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-041
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)
Contract: 3-year renewable contract

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

• Carry out quality control and comprehensive physical, chemical and microbiological analysis of raw water, potable water, swimming pool water and Sewage water at Water treatment plant;
• Carry out jar test to assist the operators to determine appropriate chemical dosage of raw water;
• Assist in determining quality of chemicals before purchase;
• Initiate purchase of laboratory equipment and reagents;
• Team up with the operators to carry out operation of the plants;
• Assist in generating laboratory reports on daily weekly and monthly basis;
• Perform any their duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND in Science Laboratory Technology or related field with minimum of three (3) years working experience performing related roles.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good knowledge of laboratory analysis of water.
• Have good knowledge of water treatment plant, swimming and sewage system.
• Be honest and hardworking with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be a good team player.

Remuneration

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