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Laboratory Technician - Yam & Bambara Groundnut Job ILRI
International Livestock Research Institute
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 2 days ago (22 Sep 2026) Updated 2 days ago
Job Description
The Laboratory Technician conducts analyses on yam and bambara groundnut samples to support ILRI’s research on crop improvement. Duties include sample preparation, operating laboratory equipment, recording data and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Agricultural Science, Biology or a related field
- • Experience with laboratory techniques and sample analysis, preferably with legumes or tuber crops
- • Knowledge of standard laboratory safety and quality protocols
- • Ability to work independently and as part of a research team
- • Strong attention to detail and data management skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Perform laboratory analyses on yam and bambara groundnut samples, including moisture, protein and quality assessments
- • Prepare and process samples according to standard operating procedures
- • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration and cleanliness
- • Record experimental data accurately and enter results into databases
- • Assist in developing and validating analytical methods for crop research
- • Ensure compliance with safety, biosafety and quality standards
- • Prepare reports and present findings to the research team