RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

Duties, Responsibilities and Job Specifications for the Position of
Research Technician (16 Positions)
REF. No. KALRO/RES/TEC/II
Job Title Research Technician II
Job Grade KR11
Job Reference Number KALRO/RES/TEC/II
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Collecting, recording and compiling research data;
ii. Ensuring the safety of raw data collected;
iii. Maintaining research facilities, trials and sites;
iv. Sampling and accurately recording data;
v. Administering research questionnaires;
vi. Maintaining scientific research tools;
vii. Maintaining and monitoring health of research animals and crops;
viii. Preparing field trial sites;
ix. Recording and reporting observations during experiments; and
x. Ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of research equipment.
Job Requirements

i. Have a Diploma /Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: General
Agriculture; Agricultural Extension and Community Development; Crop
Protection; Meteorology Irrigation and Drainage; Sugar Agronomy;
Agriculture and Biotechnology; Animal Production and Health Management;
Horticulture; Animal Health Management; Agribusiness Management and
Marketing; Food Science and Nutrition; Home Economics; Nutrition and
Dietetics; Postharvest Technology; Dairy Technology; Agricultural Engineering
or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
ii. Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
iii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.