Requirements

• KCSE (O-Level) certificate, or Certificate/Diploma. Additional training in agriculture, laboratory work, greenhouse operations, or related fields is an added advantage.
  
• At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory, greenhouse, farm, or agricultural research support activities.
  
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety, cleanliness, and handling of research materials.
  
• Experience working in a plant pathology or agricultural research setting
  
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and procedures
  
• Knowledge of greenhouse operations and plant care
  
• Understanding of basic plant disease concepts
  

Education, knowledge and experience

• KCSE (O-Level) certificate, or Certificate/Diploma. Additional training in agriculture, laboratory work, greenhouse operations, or related fields is an added advantage.
  
• At least one (1) year of experience in laboratory, greenhouse, farm, or agricultural research support activities.
  
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety, cleanliness, and handling of research materials.
  
• Experience working in a plant pathology or agricultural research setting
  
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and procedures
  
• Knowledge of greenhouse operations and plant care
  
• Understanding of basic plant disease concepts
  

Laboratory and greenhouse activities

• Prepare basic growth media and clean glassware and laboratory tools
  
• Help sterilize simple laboratory materials under supervision
  
• Assist in maintaining stem rust cultures and wheat plants in the greenhouse
  
• Keep laboratory and greenhouse areas clean and organized
  
• Prepare simple solutions and media using the provided instructions
  
• Help collect and handle infected plant samples carefully
  
• Support basic record keeping for samples and greenhouse activities
  
• Assist in checking and updating laboratory supplies
  
• Help clean and maintain basic laboratory equipment
  
• Follow safety rules when working with infected plant materials
  
• Support planting of wheat in the greenhouse.
  

Field activities

• Support field work such as plot preparation, planting, and weeding
  
• Assist in disease scoring activities under supervision
  
• Support maintenance of trap nurseries during the season
  
• Help with the collection of field samples and related field activities
  
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of field equipment and materials.
  

Occupational health, safety, and compliance

• Follow workplace safety procedures and use protective equipment during field and laboratory activities.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and safety within the field, seed storage, and working environments.
  
• Report accidents, hazards, or damaged equipment to supervisors immediately.
  
• Perform any other field, greenhouse, or laboratory-related duties assigned by the supervisor or research team.