• Determine hydraulic conductivity of core soil, process and analyze soil, water and sewagesamples for physicochemical and biochemical parameters using both ICP- MS –T AND ICPOES-T• Determine toxicity in soil, wastewater, and sludge using Azur Environmental Model 500 MicrotoxAuto analyzer with Microtox Omni software and Vibro fischeri (Microtox) as test organism.• Determine dissolve oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), carbonaceousBiochemical Oxygen Demand (cBOD) using PC-BOD software,• Determine Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), and• Determine Total Residual Chlorine in drinking, drilling water and sewage samples• Determine microorganisms in soil; sewage/effluent and water samples (enumerate fecal andtotal coliform, heterotrophic plate count, Iron related and sulfate reducing bacterial using LABBARTTM• Prepare final reports/result and export to the laboratory manager for release to the clients.

• Applied integrated soil fertility management. • Designed, established and managed laboratory screen house and field experiments. • Developed protocols for testing organic, in-organic and biofertilizers, • Isolated and identified microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and nematodes) using cultural, microscopy, photomicroscopy and biotechnology techniques. • Produced and maintained Rhizobial and Mycorrhizal inoculants for plant growth• Microbiological and biochemical analysis of IITA water supply to safeguard public health.• Comprehensive database management using SAS software, • Produced preliminary report for project leader, • Instruction on workstation setup for prevention of eyestrain, repetitive strain injuries, and back pain.

• Designed, established and managed laboratory, screen house, and field experiments. • Isolated and identified microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and nematodes) using cultural, microscopy, photomicroscopy and biotechnology techniques. • Produced and maintained Rhizobial and Mycorrhizal inoculants for plant growth• Microbiological and biochemical analysis of IITA water supply to safeguard public health.• Provided bio-safety regulation and quality control of commercial agricultural products. • Comprehensive data collection and database management using Microsoft Excel and SAS software.• Produced preliminary reports for project leader, • Coordinated workstation setup for prevention of eyestrain, repetitive strain injuries, back pain and ensure standard operating procedure in the laboratory.• Procured laboratory materials, equipment, and judicious use• Organized farmers’ meetings, field days, and pre-season training

Supervised day to day administrative running of the institute in conjunction with the Director General/CEO. Conducted terminal OND/HND examinations in SLT programs of the Institute, organized annual conferences and training workshops.

• Managed laboratory, screen house, and field experiments• Performed routine inspection of germplasm during multiplication• Conducted phytosanitary inspection and seed/plant health test. • Provided disease diagnostic services to IITA scientists within and outside Nigeria.• Recommended control measures for (seed-borne) diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes and insects.• Isolated and identified microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and nematodes) using cultural, microscopy, photomicroscopy and molecular identification tools such as ELISA and PCR procedures. • Supervised subordinates and casual staff.