LABORATORY SUPERVISOR AT INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA) | LABORATORY SUPERVISOR JOBS IN OYO

About Company:

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.

Job Description:

BSL-2 Laboratory Operations (30%):

• Manage daily operations of the biosafety laboratory supporting CASS3 activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved biosafety procedures, SOPs, and institutional regulations.

Molecular and Tissue Culture Activities (30%):

• Conduct molecular breeding activities including sample processing, DNA extraction, genotyping, and data analysis using approved SOPs.
• Carry out tissue culture activities including media preparation, sub-culturing, and hardening of plantlets linked to CASS3 regulated materials.

Sample Handling, Data, and Reporting (20%):

• Support collection, organization, and analysis of laboratory data generated from CASS3 research activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare regular reports on laboratory activities and outputs.

Coordination and Compliance Support (10%):

• Coordinate with breeding, field, and biosafety teams to ensure smooth laboratory-to-field workflows.
• Support inspections, audits, and compliance checks related to biosafety laboratories.

General Support (10%):

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Have strong knowledge of laboratory biosafety procedures.
• Be experienced with tissue culture and molecular laboratory techniques.
• Possess good data recording, organization, and reporting skills.
• Be able to work independently and manage multiple laboratory tasks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• BSc / HND in Biochemistry, Laboratory Science or any other related courses.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 23rd February, 2026

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