Laboratory Technician

The 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Slots: 2

Duties

• Carry out SAH production activities including nodal cutting, establishment and multiplication cassava materials.
• Monitor plant growth and maintain appropriate environmental and hygiene conditions in the screen house.
• Follow SOPs, safety procedures, and quality standards during all SAH operations.
• Identify and report pests, diseases, contamination, and other production challenges.
• Maintain proper labelling, identification, and handling of cassava genotypes and planting materials.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and maintenance of SAH consumables, tools and other production materials.
• Keep accurate records of plantlet production, transplanting, survival, and other production data.
• Assist with nursery management and routine management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• National Diploma (ND) in Laboratory Science Technology or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in a well-structured organization.

• Competencies

The ideal candidate must have:

• Must have strong interpersonal communication, listening and teamwork skills
• Practical knowledge of cassava propagation and SAH technology
• Ability to access situation and problem-solving skills
• Good record-keeping and data management skills.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date

21st October, 2026.