RESEARCH TECHNOLOGISTS

Duties, Responsibilities and Job Specifications for the Position of
Research Technologists (14 Positions)
REF. No. KALRO/RES/TECHNO/II
Job Title Research Technologist II
Job Grade KR8
Job Reference Number KALRO/RES/TECHNO/II
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Carrying out specialized laboratory analysis by following approved
methodologies;
ii. Preparing laboratory reagents;
iii. Processing and analyzing samples and specimens;
iv. Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practices for accuracy and reliability of
data and safety of operations;
v. Indexing and processing experimental data.
vi. Maintaining of equipment logbooks and research notebooks;
vii. Complying with approved laboratory standards;
viii. Complying with occupational Health and Safety regulations in the laboratory;
ix. Carrying out laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support
scientific investigations; and
x. Compiling and submitting laboratory research reports.
Job Requirements

i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Biochemistry; Analytical
Chemistry and Instrumentation; Medical Laboratory Technology; Biomedical
Sciences; Agriculture; Biotechnology; Animal Health and Production;
Molecular and Cellular Biology; Industrial Chemistry; Animal Science; Dairy
Technology and Management; Horticulture; Chemistry; Food Science and
Technology; Range Management; Veterinary Medicine; Microbiology and
Biotechnology; Animal Health, Production and Processing; Science or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
ii. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
iii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.