Laboratory Technologist II at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• collecting, processing, preserving and analyzing water, sediment and biological samples;
• preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
• maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;
• recording of experimental data;
• maintaining laboratory equipment;
• keeping laboratory records;
• carrying out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients/visitors;
• supervision and on-the-job training of junior technical personnel;
• ordering of laboratory materials and safe storage of the same;
• planning, supervising and evaluating laboratory services at research centers;
• assisting in training of interns and students on attachment;
• assisting in training and guiding clients on improved technologies such as seaweed farming, fish farming and value addition; and
• any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C (Plain) or equivalent;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Applied Biology; Science Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry; Food Science Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Higher national diploma in Applied Biology/ Laboratory Technology/ Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution; and
• Working knowledge of computer applications.