Senior Laboratory Technician (5 Positions) at Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Preparing media for semen and embryo processing,
• Standardizing laboratory procedures and reagents;
• Receiving, recording and packaging semen;
• Dispatching, analyzing and preserving test samples;
• Simple analytical work;
• Preparing and maintaining culture;
• Keeping laboratory records and storage of glassware; and
• Collection and analysis of samples.

Job Specification

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Applied Sciences (Applied Chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, applied Biology), Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Two (2) years relevant experience; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Integrity.