Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technician Kagrc Grade 8

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Animal Care]

Jobs at:
Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 2 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) formally known as Central Artificial Insemination Station (CAIS) was established by Kenya Gazette Notice Number 557 of 19th June 1946 with the objective of controlling venereal diseases and genetic improvement of exotic dairy Cattle. KAGRC is situated 15 km from City Centre (West of the Nairobi City), and has its Headquarters in Lower Kabete in Nairobi and has land capacity of about 358 Acres, 124 bulls in the stud.

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Laboratory Technician Kagrc Grade 8

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

Diploma

Experience

Nairobi

Job Field

Science

Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in:

• Preparing media for germplasm production;
• Standardizing laboratory procedures and reagents;
• Dispatching analyzing and preserving test samples;
• Simple analytical laboratory work;
• Keeping records,
• Collection and analysis of samples; and
• Receiving, recording and packaging germplasm.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Applied Sciences (Applied Chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, applied Biology), Medical Laboratory Technology or Biotechnology equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications from a recognized institution;

Skills and competencies

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Integrity.
• Analytical skills;
• Reporting skills; and
• Team player

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Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

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Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications which include Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic and Professional qualifications, Copy of National Identity Card, and other relevant testimonials by 2nd June 2026 at 5.00p.m addressed to;

The Managing Director

Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre

P.O Box 23070-00604

Lower Kabete, Nairobi

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