Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is a State
Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture mandated to assure the
quality of agricultural inputs and produce to promote sustainable
agriculture and economic growth.
The Corporation would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Laboratory Technologist – Analytical Chemistry
Ref: VA/5/2013
Major duties and responsibilities
Analysis of organic and inorganic trace contaminants in food and environmental matrices.
Analysis of organic and inorganic ingredients in agroinputs.
Data analysis and report preparation.
Participation in farmer advisory and extension service activities.
Train students, attached to the laboratory, in analysis.
Participate in calibration and maintenance of equipment.
Take up allocated responsibilities related to the essentials of the Laboratory Quality System.
Key Qualifications
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry from a recognized institution.
Be familiar with data analysis and reporting.
Be computer literate in relevant packages including Excel.
Be familiar with laboratory Quality Management.
Be a team player, flexible and able to work underpressure.
Should be 40 years or below.
Laboratory Technologist – Biological Sciences
Ref: VA/3/2013
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Analytical work in the areas of microbiology, molecular biology and plant health
Preparation of reports and data analysis.
Preparation of laboratory standards and reagents.
Sampling, sample handling and preparation of media.
Analytical work and media maintenance of cultures of insects, bacteria, fungi, among others.
Quality management system for good laboratory practice.
Key Qualifications
A diploma in biological sciences from a recognized institution with bias on molecular techniques.
Ability to run molecular tests using modern tools including PCR, ELISA.
Ability to carry out disease and pest diagnosis using conventional and molecular methods.
Understanding of instrumentation will be an added advantage.
Should have at least 1 year experience.
Should be 40 years or below.
Interested and qualified individuals should forward a duly completed employment application form; copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity card to reach the undersigned not later than 20th February 2013.
Employment application form can be downloaded from the Corporation website: www.kephis.org
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Managing Director
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
P.O. Box 49592 – 00100,
Nairobi.
KEPHIS is an equal opportunity employer.
Potential male and female candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The Corporation would like to invite applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Laboratory Technologist – Analytical Chemistry
Ref: VA/5/2013
Major duties and responsibilities
Analysis of organic and inorganic trace contaminants in food and environmental matrices.
Analysis of organic and inorganic ingredients in agroinputs.
Data analysis and report preparation.
Participation in farmer advisory and extension service activities.
Train students, attached to the laboratory, in analysis.
Participate in calibration and maintenance of equipment.
Take up allocated responsibilities related to the essentials of the Laboratory Quality System.
Key Qualifications
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry from a recognized institution.
Be familiar with data analysis and reporting.
Be computer literate in relevant packages including Excel.
Be familiar with laboratory Quality Management.
Be a team player, flexible and able to work underpressure.
Should be 40 years or below.
Laboratory Technologist – Biological Sciences
Ref: VA/3/2013
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Analytical work in the areas of microbiology, molecular biology and plant health
Preparation of reports and data analysis.
Preparation of laboratory standards and reagents.
Sampling, sample handling and preparation of media.
Analytical work and media maintenance of cultures of insects, bacteria, fungi, among others.
Quality management system for good laboratory practice.
Key Qualifications
A diploma in biological sciences from a recognized institution with bias on molecular techniques.
Ability to run molecular tests using modern tools including PCR, ELISA.
Ability to carry out disease and pest diagnosis using conventional and molecular methods.
Understanding of instrumentation will be an added advantage.
Should have at least 1 year experience.
Should be 40 years or below.
Interested and qualified individuals should forward a duly completed employment application form; copies of academic and professional certificates and national identity card to reach the undersigned not later than 20th February 2013.
Employment application form can be downloaded from the Corporation website: www.kephis.org
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Managing Director
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
P.O. Box 49592 – 00100,
Nairobi.
KEPHIS is an equal opportunity employer.
Potential male and female candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.