Job Summary
Higher National Diploma or Diploma in any of the following; Seed Technology, Laboratory Technology, Botany, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Microbiology, Applied Biology, And Plant Nutritionist or any other relevant diploma
- Minimum Qualification:Diploma
- Experience Level:Mid level
- Experience Length:4 years
Job Description/Requirements
Job Specification
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sampling of agro-inputs, agricultural produce and products and environmental samples for quality and safety analysis;
- Sampling of agricultural produce and plant material for pest infestation and disease infection analysis;
- Analysis of agro-input, organic and inorganic trace contaminant in agricultural, microbiological and environmental samples or seed analysis or plant health and molecular biology analysis;
- Molecular analysis of plant materials, genetically modified organisms (GMO);
- Preparation of reports and data analysis;
- Preparation of laboratory standards and reagents;
- Sample handling and preparation of media;
- Supervise cleaning and sterilization of laboratory glassware;
- Analytical work and maintenance of reference collection of insects, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses, among others;
- Implement and maintain Quality management system for good laboratory practice;
- Disease and pest diagnosis in plant materials and other regulated articles;
- Maintenance and updating records in area of operation including use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS);
- Seed health, purity, moisture, germination and viability testing.
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
- Higher National Diploma or Diploma in any of the following; Seed Technology, Laboratory Technology, Botany, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Microbiology, Applied Biology, And Plant Nutritionist or any other relevant diploma;
- Have at least 2 years’ work experience for Higher National Diploma;
- Have at least 4 years’ work experience for Diploma and;
- Meets the provisions of the Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Skills
- Computer applications proficiency;
- Team player;
- Creativity;
- Good communication skills;
- Report writing and presentation skills.
Competencies
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work independently and in a team;
- Demonstrated results in work performance;
- Knowledge of laboratory analysis using modern technologies;
- Ability to identify plants, seeds, pests, diseases and weeds;
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance and calibration;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision;
- Experience with a laboratory Quality Management system