Research Support Officer (Feed & Forage) at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Oyo
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
23 hours ago

Additional Details

Job ID
135950
Job Views
23

Job Description






DUTIES: 




  • Assist in setting up, managing, and maintaining forage research trials in the field and laboratory.

  • Support sample preparation, laboratory analysis, and data processing.

  • Maintain research equipment, tools, and materials in good condition.

  • Provide technical and logistical support for all field trial activities.

  • Collect and Prepare feed and forage samples, and the operation of the NIRS machine for sample analysis.

  • Maintaining the forage field and forage genetic plots.

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



Requirements



QUALIFICATION:




  • HND/BSc in Animal Science and other related courses. The ideal candidate must have minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Graduate Animal Scientist (GAS) Certification issued by Nigerian Institute of Animal Scientist (NIAS) is required.



COMPETENCIES:



The ideal candidate must:




  • Be proficient in data collection, entry, and basic statistical analysis.

  • Have strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Possess good communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Have the ability to work under field conditions and adapt to different research environments.



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