Vacancy title:
Crop Production Technician

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Education, Farming & Outdoors, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Colleges, Universities & Schools, Agronomist, Teacher]

Jobs at:
Kenya Methodist University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 18 2026

Duty Station:
Kenya | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Crop Production Technician at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Responsibilities or duties

• 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 and inventory.
• Preparing reports on laboratory and field activities for departmental review.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma in Agriculture or Agricultural Biotechnology or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Ability to conduct soil, plant, and water analysis using laboratory equipment.
• Must be computer literate.

Experience needed

• At least Two (2) years practical experience in crop production, preferably in research, academic, or agricultural extension setting.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should send three (3) hard copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card, passport and any other relevant testimonials to the following address:-

Hard copies to be marked and submitted as per the position and reference number to:

The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

An electronic copy of the application should be submitted via the  address: .

Applications should be received on or before Friday, 18th September, 2026 by close of business at 5.00pm.

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