Laboratory Technician - Yam and Bambara groundnut
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ILRI is recruiting a Laboratory Technician on behalf of IITA to support plant biotechnology and crop improvement research for yam and Bambara groundnut in Kenya. The role involves tissue culture activities including media preparation, explant sterilization, culture initiation, multiplication, regeneration, and greenhouse maintenance. This is a 10-month fixed-term contract at job level HG9 open to Kenyan nationals.
- 10-month fixed-term contract at HG9 level open to Kenyan nationals
- Focus on yam and Bambara groundnut tissue culture and crop improvement
- Requires Diploma in Agriculture with 2 years relevant experience
- Application deadline is September 30, 2026
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Deadline: September 30, 2026 (11 days)
Laboratory Technician - Yam and Bambara groundnut | ILRI - International Livestock Research Institute
Laboratory Technician - Yam and Bambara groundnut
ILRI - International Livestock Research Institute
Kenya
HG9 level
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Summary by Impactpool
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support plant biotechnology and crop improvement research for yam and Bambara groundnut. The role involves preparing and maintaining in vitro cultures, conducting tissue culture activities, and ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Agriculture and relevant
Experience
in tissue culture. This position is a 10-month fixed-term contract open to Kenyan nationals.
Candidate
Basic knowledge of MS Office
in Bambara groundnut tissue culture
Understanding of health and safety in the workplace
Good oral and written communication skills
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Laboratory Technician - Yam and Bambara groundnut on behalf of The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) to support plant biotechnology and crop improvement research through the preparation, establishment, maintenance, and regeneration of in vitro cultures of yam and Bambara groundnut. The role is responsible for conducting plant tissue culture activities, including media preparation, explant sterilization, culture initiation and multiplication, and supporting transformation, regeneration, greenhouse acclimatization, and maintenance of regenerated plants in accordance with established laboratory protocols and quality standards.
ILRI is an international organisation working for better lives and better planet through livestock. ILRI’s mission emphasises the interconnections between people, animals, and the environment, aiming to improve the lives of more than 300 million people in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that supports equitable and resilient livestock systems, ultimately contributing to food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. This mission is delivered through two core strategic objectives: co-designing and deploying sustainable, science-based livestock solutions, and leveraging science to inform and influence policy and investment decisions.
ILRI is a member of the CGIAR, a global research alliance that works to transform food, land and water systems in a climate crisis and is the only CGIAR centre dedicated to addressing multiple development challenges through sustainable livestock solutions.
IITA is a non-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, IITA improves livelihoods, enhances food and nutrition security, increases employment, and preserves natural resource integrity. For more information, please visit
https://www.iita.org/about/
Key
Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) or other software
in Bambara ground nut tissue culture
Understanding of health and safety in the workplace and good working practices
Good oral and written communication skills
Terms of Appointment
This position is at job level
HG9
and it is only open to Kenyan nationals.
The position is a 10 Month fixed term contract. ILRI offers a competitive salary and
to the Head of People and Culture through our recruitment portal by clicking on "Apply Now" on or before 30 September 2026
.
The position title and reference number
REF: IITA/09/2026
should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). ILRI also does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at
http://www.ilri.org/
ILRI is an equal-opportunity employer.
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in tissue culture. This position is a 10-month fixed-term contract open to Kenyan nationals.
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Basic knowledge of MS Office
in Bambara groundnut tissue culture
Understanding of health and safety in the workplace
Good oral and written communication skills
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Laboratory Technician - Yam and Bambara groundnut
ILRI - International Livestock Research Institute
Kenya
HG9 level
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Requirements
Diploma in Agriculture
2 years of relevant work
The ideal candidate should hold:
Diploma in the Agriculture with 2 years of relevant work
for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Summary by Impactpool
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support plant biotechnology and crop improvement research for yam and Bambara groundnut. The role involves preparing and maintaining in vitro cultures, conducting tissue culture activities, and ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Agriculture and relevant
Diploma in Agriculture
2 years of relevant work
Responsibilities
- Prepare plant tissue culture media required for Yam and Bambara groundnut transformation and regeneration experiments.
- Perform seed sterilization, explant preparation, and culture initiation following established protocols.
- Maintain, multiply, and regularly subculture in vitro Yam and Bambara groundnut cultures.
- Support regeneration, transformation, potting, and maintenance of regenerated plants in the greenhouse.
Benefits
- package which includes pension, medical and other insurances.
- How to apply:
- Applicants should send a cover letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work