International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Vacancy for a Laboratory Manager

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 Manager Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-007 Location: Ibadan, Oyo Contract: 2-years renewable contract Recruitment Type: National (2-years renewable contract) Duties Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Ensure implementation of GHU standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality control and quality assurance as per the GHU QMS systems
• Manage GHU service requests (permits, pre- and post-entry inspections, seed health testing and other related) monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of sevice;
• Manage and safe keep GHU research records, service requests and electronic data (data management and documentation);
• Report non-compliance, including documenting the instances as how procedures were abated and report immediately or on weekly basis to the supervisor.
• Serve as liason with internal clients and quaratine authorities;
• Conduct research and services as directed including seed health testing and diagnostics;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

• M.Sc in Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Biotechnology or related field with minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar or related roles.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be familiar with the latest policies and phytosanitary procedure and diagnostics to stay abreast with advancements;
• Submit reports as per the reporting guidelines and timeline to supervisor.
• Provide timely response to general enquires from supervisor, staff and partners;
• Ensure full compliance to GHU SOPs;

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