Research Technician (16 Positions) at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization

REF. No. KALRO/RES/TEC/II

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collecting, recording and compiling research data;
• Ensuring the safety of raw data collected;
• Maintaining research facilities, trials and sites;
• Sampling and accurately recording data;
• Administering research questionnaires;
• Maintaining scientific research tools;
• Maintaining and monitoring health of research animals and crops;
• Preparing field trial sites;
• Recording and reporting observations during experiments; and 
• Ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of research equipment.

Job Requirements 

• Have a Diploma /Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: General  Agriculture; Agricultural Extension and Community Development; Crop 
• Protection; Meteorology Irrigation and Drainage; Sugar Agronomy; 
• Agriculture and Biotechnology; Animal Production and Health Management; 
• Horticulture; Animal Health Management; Agribusiness Management and Marketing; Food Science and Nutrition; Home Economics; Nutrition and 
• Dietetics; Postharvest Technology; Dairy Technology; Agricultural Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and 
• Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya