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Laboratory Supervisor at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

October 9, 2026October 9, 2026| Job RecruitmentJob Recruitment| 0 Comment| 3:41 am
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Company Overview 

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research organization founded in 1967 and headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria. As a member of the CGIAR global research partnership, it develops and scales innovative solutions to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation across sub-Saharan Africa. Focusing on key crops such as cassava, maize, cowpea, yam, soybean, and banana/plantain, IITA works with partners to enhance crop productivity, improve livelihoods, promote sustainable farming systems, and strengthen food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers and communities.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Supervisor

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly

 

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.

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2026.

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