Grade: RI.8
Senior Laboratory Technician Job Responsibilities
- Supervision of laboratory technicians at research centers.
- Collecting, processing, preserving samples from aquatic environment and other sources. Collecting, preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens.
- Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
- Participates in carrying out major analytical work.
- Maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures.
- Recording of experimental data.
- Ordering and maintaining stock and resources.
- Assisting in demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients and visitors.
- Guiding junior personnel, interns and students on attachment.
- Assisting in training and guiding clients on improved technologies such as seaweed farming, fish farming and value addition.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements for the Senior Laboratory Technician Job
For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent;
- Craft Certificate from a recognized institution preferably from Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) or its equivalent in the following fields; Food science, Fisheries, and Applied Laboratory Sciences; and
- Satisfactorily served at the position of Laboratory Technician I or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years.
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