Research Technologists (14 Positions) at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization

Job Reference Number: KALRO/RES/TECHNO/II

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Carrying out specialized laboratory analysis by following approved methodologies; 
• Preparing laboratory reagents; 
• Processing and analyzing samples and specimens; 
• Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practices for accuracy and reliability of data and safety of operations; 
• Indexing and processing experimental data. 
• Maintaining of equipment logbooks and research notebooks; 
• Complying with approved laboratory standards; 
• Complying with occupational Health and Safety regulations in the laboratory; 
• Carrying out laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support 
• scientific investigations; and Compiling and submitting laboratory research reports. 

Job Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Biochemistry; Analytical 
• Chemistry and Instrumentation; Medical Laboratory Technology; Biomedical 
• Sciences; Agriculture; Biotechnology; Animal Health and Production; 
• Molecular and Cellular Biology; Industrial Chemistry; Animal Science; Dairy 
• Technology and Management; Horticulture; Chemistry; Food Science and 
• Technology; Range Management; Veterinary Medicine; Microbiology and 
• Biotechnology; Animal Health, Production and Processing; Science or 
• equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and 
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution. 
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.