Laboratory Supervisor — IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria

Job description

IITA is hiring a Laboratory Supervisor for its nematode research activities at the institute’s Ibadan headquarters in Oyo State, Nigeria. This on-site position is a six-month renewable contract for suitable Nigerian nationals. The supervisor will extract and identify nematodes, maintain crops and cultures in the screen house and field, use microscopes for diagnostics, and collect, validate and protect laboratory and field data. The stated closing date is 15 October 2026; IITA does not give an exact cutoff time. Apply through the role-specific employer form: https://apply.workable.com/iita/j/E3C3ED7629/apply/

Requirements

BSc or HND in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Plant Science, Crop Science or a related field, plus two years of relevant practical field and laboratory experience in a structured organisation. IITA asks for nematode identification and microscopy skills, ability to maintain laboratory equipment and follow standard operating procedures, research or survey experience, data collection knowledge, and good communication. Eligibility: Nigerian nationals. Attach a detailed cover letter and CV in Microsoft Word format, saved with your name.

Benefits

IITA says the role offers competitive remuneration and benefits in a campus setting. It has not stated a salary amount or itemised benefits.