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Research Technician - Yam Pollen Research
About this role
A Research Technician for Yam Pollen Research at IITA, Ibadan on a 6-month renewable contract. The role targets individuals with practical field or lab research experience and a Diploma, with duties spanning field monitoring, pollen collection, sample labeling, and laboratory processing.
What you would do
- Label samples after collection and record metadata
- Maintain daily records of flowering and pollen availability for specified genotypes
- Ensure traceability of samples throughout processing
- Transport samples from field to laboratory under required conditions
- Monitor yam fields and crossing blocks for flowering
- Collect pollen at appropriate times and from designated yam genotypes
What they are asking for
- National Diploma or equivalent with practical field or laboratory research experience
- Experience in plant breeding, microscopy, pollen biology, or tissue culture is an asset
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Good sample-labeling and record-keeping skills
- Ability to use a light microscope or willingness to learn
- Basic computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel
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