Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-
- collecting, processing, preserving and analyzing water, sediment and biological samples;
- preparing, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
- maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures;
- recording of experimental data;
- maintaining laboratory equipment;
- keeping laboratory records;
- carrying out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients/visitors;
- supervision and on-the-job training of junior technical personnel;
- ordering of laboratory materials and safe storage of the same;
- planning, supervising and evaluating laboratory services at research centers;
- assisting in training of interns and students on attachment;
- assisting in training and guiding clients on improved technologies such as seaweed farming, fish farming and value addition; and
- any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C (Plain) or equivalent;
- Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Applied Biology; Science Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry; Food Science Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Higher national diploma in Applied Biology/ Laboratory Technology/ Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution; and
- Working knowledge of computer applications.
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