Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Senior Laboratory Technologist Jobs
Duties and responsibilities: –
Sampling of agro-inputs, agricultural produce and products and environmental samples for quality and safety analysis;
Sampling of agricultural produce and plant material for pest infestation and disease infection analysis;
Analysis of agro-input, organic and inorganic trace contaminant in agricultural, microbiological and environmental samples or seed analysis or plant health and molecular biology analysis;
Molecular analysis of plant materials, genetically modified organisms (GMO);
Preparation of reports and data analysis;
Preparation of laboratory standards and reagents;
Sample handling and preparation of media;
Supervise cleaning and sterilization of laboratory glassware;
Analytical work and maintenance of reference collection of insects, bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses, among others;
Implement and maintain Quality management system for good laboratory practice;
Disease and pest diagnosis in plant materials and other regulated articles;
Maintenance and updating records in area of operation including use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS);
Seed health, purity, moisture, germination and viability testing.
Persons Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –
Higher National Diploma or Diploma in any of the following; Seed Technology, Laboratory Technology, Botany, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Applied Microbiology, Applied Biology, And Plant Nutritionist or any other releva
Have at least 2 years’ work experience for Higher National Diploma;
Have at least 4 years’ work experience for Diploma and;
Meets the provisions of the Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
Skills
Computer applications proficiency;
Team player;
Creativity;
Good communication skills;
Report writing and presentation skills.
Competencies
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to work independently and in a team;
Demonstrated results in work performance;
Knowledge of laboratory analysis using modern technologies;
Ability to identify plants, seeds, pests, diseases and weeds;
Knowledge of equipment maintenance and calibration;
Ability to work with minimum supervision;
Experience with a laboratory Quality Management system.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Senior Laboratory Technologist Jobs
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