Crop Production Technician
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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.