Laboratory Supervisor
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute’s headquarters in Ibadan.
Position: Laboratory Supervisor
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 16 July 2024
DUTIES:
- Work with the maize improvement program of IITA to generate maize haploids by crossing DH inducer with maize elite lines.
- Identify haploids by endosperm color and ploidy analysis.
- Optimize doubling of haploids by using appropriate chemical agents.
- Use markers to predict the inhibition of R1 –nj expression or haploid induction (e.g. ZmPLA1).
- Record field and laboratory data.
- Perform data analysis and interpretation.
- Contribute to manuscript preparation to publish experimental results.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Plant Breeding, Agronomy or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be experienced in the use of statistical analysis techniques and database software.
- Be experienced in data analysis and interpretation.
- Have Laboratory skills and pay attention to details.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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