ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST in INTEGRATED PEST MANANGEMENT
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources. The Institute wishes to recruit dynamic, result-oriented and self driven persons to fill the vacant positions below:
ASSISTANT LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST: (INTEGRATED PEST MANANGEMENT): KEFRI 9
a) Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting, receiving, preparing, managing and safely disposing of samples and
specimens;
Preparing and standardizing laboratory reagents and culture media for laboratory
analysis and research activities;
Maintaining and preserving specimens in a reference database;
Carrying out analytical work and record results;
Setting up experimental plots and record field experimental data
Keeping laboratory records;
Maintaining and preserving specimens;
Carrying out routine standardization and maintenance of laboratory equipment;
Undertaking and keep inventory of laboratory equipment, chemicals and reagents;
Training and supervising students on attachment and staff in the unit;
Carrying out demonstrations for clients and visitors;
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the laboratory;
Participating in planning and evaluating laboratory services; and
Any other duty as assigned from time to time.
b) Requirements for Appointment
i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C Minus)
or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii) Diploma in Tree/Plant Protection or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and
iii) Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION
Interested applicants MUST adhere to the application instructions provided below:
1) The applicants MUST submit their information online through filing of the form provided in the link below: https://forms.office.com/r/X9UmWDNMrZ
2) The applicants MUST also send their hard copy applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card. They MUST also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees to reach the Director KEFRI not later than 5 pm on Monday, 18th December 2023.
3) Envelopes containing the hard copy applications should clearly be marked with the position applied for and addressed to: -
