# Research Technician

> International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Ibadan, Nigeria · Contract · Posted 2026-07-15

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** NRS

## Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

**Position:  Research Technician**

**Contract:**       2-year renewable contract                                              

**Location: Ibadan**

**Closing Date: 29 July, 2026.**

**DUTIES:** 

-   Support cassava field operations, including establishment, crop maintenance, harvesting, post-harvest activities, and monitoring of field trials and breeding populations.
-   Collect, record, validate, and maintain agronomic, phenotypic, PPD, and other research data using approved digital tools while ensuring accurate documentation.
-   Assist in the handling, transportation, digital imaging, annotation, and quality control of cassava research materials between the field, laboratory, and screenhouse.
-   Support routine laboratory and tissue culture activities, including media preparation, sterilization, sample handling, multiplication, maintenance, and acclimatization of cassava cultures.
-   Ensure proper labeling, tracking, storage, cleanliness, safety, and organization of laboratory samples, workspaces, equipment, and consumables.
-   Perform other related duties by the supervisor.

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATION:**

National Diploma in Crop Science, Agriculture, or a related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in supporting laboratory, field data collection, or research activities in a well-structured environment.

**COMPETENCIES:**

The ideal candidate must have:

-   Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, with the ability to use basic computer applications effectively.
-   Good organizational, record keeping, and data management skills, with strong attention to detail.
-   Ability to work effectively in laboratory, screenhouse, and field environments, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
-   Experience in agricultural or research-related projects and knowledge of data collection processes will be an added advantage.

## Benefits

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

## Apply

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