Kiboko, Makueni County, KenyaTemporaryMid-levelPosted 16d ago
1. Field Operations .
- Assist in planning, establishment, and management of nurseries and field trials
- Assist in optimizing the agromnomic management and developing efficient protocols
- Support in monitoring plant health and implementation of pest and disease management practices
- Assist in phenotyping, trait scoring, and accurate field data collection
- Assist in harvesting and post-harvest activities, including seed handling and processing
- Support optimal management of field facilities and equipment (e.g., irrigation systems, sprayers).
2. Greenhouse Operations .
- Support operation and maintenance of greenhouses, screenhouses, and growth chambers
- Assist in planting, crop management, and routine greenhouse activities
- Assist in seedling handling and preparation for specialized activities (e.g., chromosome doubling)
- Ensure proper labeling, tracking, and maintenance of plant materials.
3. Laboratory Operations .
- Assist in seed/plant sampling, preparation, and processing
- Support seed sorting activities (e.g., haploid vs. diploid classification)
- Assist in sample preparation for laboratory analyses (e.g., genotyping, seed health testing)
- Support routine laboratory procedures and experimental activities .
4. General operations .
- Assist in research facility management, including keeping the facilities clean and neat and maintaining inventory of capital (CAPEX) and non-capital items
- Support procurement and inventory management of consumables and supplies
- Assist in equipment maintenance and ensure operational readiness
- Support recruitment and coordination of casual labor in consultation with the station manager
- Ensure timely availability of required materials, supplies, and labor.
5. Data Management and Reporting .
- Assist in maintaining accurate and well-organized records across field, greenhouse, and laboratory activities
- Assist in ensuring proper labeling, documentation, storage and traceability of plant and seed materials while ensuring quality control at each stage
- Assist in supporting timely data entry, validation, and reporting
- Use germplasm and data management systems (e.g., EBS) for generating seed stock names, codes and lables etc. and tracking the materials.
6. Compliance and Safety .
- Follow safety protocols in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments
- Assist in ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemical and biological materials
- Comply with institutional, biosafety, and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
- Diploma/Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field.
- Experience in field crop management.
- Experience in lab and greenhouse operations.