Assistant Laboratory Technologist (Horticulture) (10 Posts) at Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake vegetative propagation;
• Undertake agronomy of horticultural (tree) crops;
• Prepare orders for various types of plants and seeds;
• Prepare and implement proper nursery management; Undertake data collection and elementary analysis;
• Sampling seed lots for testing;
• Undertake accurate seed quality tests including but not limited to moisture content, purity, seed weight, germination tests;
• Document and report accurately propagated tree species, seed testing process and results;
• Assist in undertaking of seed research;
• Carry out basic maintenance of propagation and laboratory equipment;
• Clean propagation, laboratory apparatus, equipment working and working surfaces;
• Participate in publications of technical documents;
• Carry out demonstrations for clients and visitors;
• Train and supervise students on attachment and staff in the unit;
• Prepare and sign KEFRI staff performance contract with your supervisor;
• Participate in implementing relevant ISO standards in Research and Development; Participate in compilation of departmental quarterly and annual reports; and
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade "C-" (C Minus) or its equivalent qualification;
• Diploma in Horticulture or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Working experience in the same field is an added advantage;
• Thorough knowledge of plant propagation and cultivation is an added advantage; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution