Job Description
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute's Headquarters in Ibadan.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Position: Laboratory Supervisor
Contract: 6-month renewable contract
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 15 October 2026
Key Duties
- 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
- Handle various microscopes for nematode identification
- Collect, record, organize, clean, validate, secure and store laboratory and field research data
- Analyzing data using statistical analysis.
- Ensure 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.
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