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Crop Production Technician at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)
September 17, 2026
Full-time
On-site
KeMU/ASA/AGR/3/9/2026 - (1) POST
Reports to the Chair of Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment, tools, and field plots for practical sessions.
Assisting lecturers in demonstrating crop production techniques, such as planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting.
Helping design, set up, and manage field experiments and research trials related to crop production.
Preparing teaching materials, such as charts, samples, and models, to aid in instruction.
Assisting faculty and students in collecting data from field experiments or research projects.
Conducting laboratory analysis of soil, plant, and water samples to support research activities.
Maintaining an inventory of laboratory and field equipment, tools, and supplies.
Ensuring that all activities comply with safety and environmental regulations.
Maintaining records of laboratory and field activities, including experiment results andinventory.
Preparing reports on laboratory and field activities for departmental review.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma in Agriculture or Agricultural Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Ability to conduct soil, plant, and water analysis using laboratory equipment.
At least Two (2) years practical experience in crop production, preferably in research, academic, or agricultural extension setting.
Must be computer literate.
Reports to the Chair of Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Setting up and maintaining laboratory equipment, tools, and field plots for practical sessions.
Assisting lecturers in demonstrating crop production techniques, such as planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting.
Helping design, set up, and manage field experiments and research trials related to crop production.
Preparing teaching materials, such as charts, samples, and models, to aid in instruction.
Assisting faculty and students in collecting data from field experiments or research projects.
Conducting laboratory analysis of soil, plant, and water samples to support research activities.
Maintaining an inventory of laboratory and field equipment, tools, and supplies.
Ensuring that all activities comply with safety and environmental regulations.
Maintaining records of laboratory and field activities, including experiment results andinventory.
Preparing reports on laboratory and field activities for departmental review.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma in Agriculture or Agricultural Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Ability to conduct soil, plant, and water analysis using laboratory equipment.
At least Two (2) years practical experience in crop production, preferably in research, academic, or agricultural extension setting.
Must be computer literate.