2 Job Positions of Mushroom/Biofertilizer Laboratory Technician at RAB : Deadline: Sep 24, 2025

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Job responsibilities

– Prepare and maintain fungal cultures and other relevant biological materials. – Perform standard laboratory techniques, including microscopy, culturing techniques, staining procedures, and basic biochemical tests. – Prepare media, reagents, and solutions for laboratory use. – Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including sample information, diagnostic results, and experimental data. – Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, autoclaves, incubators, and other relevant instruments. – Adhere to all laboratory safety protocols and procedures, including the proper handling of hazardous materials. – Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment. – Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations. – Enter and maintain accurate data in laboratory databases and other relevant software. – Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations. – Provide technical support to plant pathologists and other researchers. – Assist with the development and implementation of plant disease management programs. – Participate in training programs for farmers and other stakeholders. – Ensure timely planning, requisition and procurement of Lab materials/ consumables and equipment, – Contribute to maintaining a safe work environment, for personnel, customers, equipment and facilities – Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and assets under his responsibilities – Undertake other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor




Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology

      3 Years of relevant experience


  • Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology

    3 Years of relevant experience


Required competencies and key technical skills

    • Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills

    • Inclusiveness

    • Accountability

    • Client/citizen focus

    • Commitment to continuous learning

    • Resource management skills

    • Problem solving skills

    • Decision making skills

    • Time management skills

    • Results oriented

    • Digital literacy skills

    • Fluency in Kinyaranda English and or French knowledge of Swahili is an added advantage

    • Effective communication skills

    • High integrity and professional ethical standards

    • risks management skills

    • Teamworking ability

    • Strong analytical skills and leadership skills

  • Citizenship education and Community Resilience Framework;


Psychometric Languages

  • English

Psychometric Domains

    • Problem solving

      Competence / Skills


    • Decision making

      Competence / Skills


    • Analytical skills

      Competence / Skills


    • Time management

      Competence / Skills


    • Knowledge/Awareness

      Behavior and attitude


    • Coordination

      Behavior and attitude


    • Assertiveness

      Communication skills


    • Clear and Effective Communication

      Communication skills


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