Research Support Officer at IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium

Qualifications:

BSc in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or closely related fields.

Minimum of three (3) years professional experience preferably with a reputable organization Competencies

 

Required Skills:

Good laboratory and field research skills.

Good Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures.

Good computer skills, MSOffice applications, use of document and data management applications.

Good communication and supervisory skills  Good data management analysis skills.

Ability to work independently and ability to acquire skills quickly (fast learner)

 

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the application of diagnostics techniques such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and nucleic acid isolation methods.

Conduct field assessment of yam diseases.

Coordinate Propagation of planting materials in screen house and field.

Maintain virus and fungal isolates.

Monitor and reporting of field and screen house activities.

Participate in field surveys and preparation of high quality report on findings.

Carryout data management and analysis using tools available in the YamBase.

Prepare of timely and accurate technical reports.

Perform all other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

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