EXT/KMF/TEMP/3 - Laboratory Technician (1 Post) at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this grade include 

• Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glass ware, surfaces, equipment, raceways, ponds
• Storing of laboratory apparatus and equipment
• Receiving and recording samples from aquatic environment for analysis;
• Support in Collecting, processing and preserving test samples
• Participates in arranging the laboratory reagents in cupboards 
• Carrying out elementary analytical work
• Disposing of general laboratory waste
• Maintenance of laboratory reports and records 
• Assisting in demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients and visitors; and any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade as an officer must have at least:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent;
• A certificate in any of the following fields: Laboratory Science, Laboratory Technology, Food technology, environmental studies from a recognized institution; OR Occupational/Proficiency Test Certificate Grade III/II/I in Civil Engineering for Geological Laboratories from a recognized institution; Certificate in Computer applications skills from a recognized institution; and

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and 
• Integrity.