One Acre Fund
agriculture
TupandeLaboratoryTechnician(Fixed-Term)
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“Tupande Laboratory Technician (Fixed-Term) at One Acre Fund. Skills: aseptic sampling, grinding, dilution, solvent extraction, LIMS Administration, Laboratory Sterility & Maintenance, Reagent Formulation, Safety & Waste Management, Stock Governance. end-to-end integrity of our samples from aseptic collection on the factory floor to high-tech preparation and rigorous laboratory maintenance. Execute daily sampling plans across multiple production lines, ensuring zero external contamination”
What You'll Achieve.
zero external contamination; support microbiology sanitation verification; accurately represent bulk volumes from farmers and factories; maintain a Chain of Custody; ensure 100% tool sterility; prevent downtime
Industry & Context.
making routine decisions
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Kenya.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of experience in a laboratory environment (Food Manufacturing preferred), Proven skill in aseptic sampling, grinding, dilution, and solvent extraction, Familiarity with LIMS and digital data management, understanding of laboratory safety protocols, waste management, and hygiene standards, Excellent work planning and ability to manage multiple priorities, Capable of making routine decisions and representing the team to stakeholders with minimal supervision, High attention to detail in reporting and non-conformance tracking, Ability to explain complex technical findings in simple terms
Nice to Have
Food Manufacturing preferred
What You'll Do.
end-to-end integrity of our samples from aseptic collection on the factory floor to high-tech preparation and rigorous laboratory maintenance
Execute daily sampling plans across multiple production lines
ensuring zero external contamination
Systematically monitor ‘high-care’ zones to support microbiology sanitation verification
Ensure small-volume samples accurately represent bulk volumes from farmers and factories
Formally track samples within the Laboratory Information Management System to maintain a Chain of Custody
Perform cryogenic grinding
and serial dilutions to prepare samples for final analysis
Manage the "Clean-To-Dirty" glassware flow and operate autoclaves to ensure 100% tool sterility
Prepare culture media and chemical reagents (pH/concentration sensitive) for PCR or ELISA testing
Oversee hazardous waste disposal in compliance with NEMA and OSHA standards
Monitor consumable "burn rates" and trigger reorders to prevent downtime
Maintain chemical storage organization
functional eye-wash stations
and team PPE compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
representing the team to stakeholders with minimal supervision
Communication Scope
Ability to explain complex technical findings in simple terms
Process & Methodology
work planning and ability to manage multiple priorities
Full Job Description
About One Acre Fund Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund equips 5.5 million smallholder farmers to make their farms more productive. Across nine countries that together are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we provide high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agronomic training, and a wide range of other agricultural services. On average, this model enables any farmer to increase their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent, while permanently improving their resilience. This is all made possible by our team of 9,000+ full-time staff, drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. To learn more, please see our Why Work Here blog post. Our Kenya program, founded in 2006, operates under the local brand Tupande. Close to 500 staff in our Kakamega headquarters support 1,747 field staff and serve more than 1 million farmers. In Nairobi, around 50 staff support global functions like procurement, recruitment, government relations, and communications. About the Role As a Soko Lab technician, you will be responsible for the end-to-end integrity of our samples from aseptic collection on the factory floor to high-tech preparation and rigorous laboratory maintenance.This role is the backbone of our quality assurance process, bridging the gap between our production lines (Macadamia, Avocado Oil, and Dried Fruits) and the analytical lab. You'll report to the Laboratory Specialist. Responsibilities Field & Production Sampling Operations Aseptic Collection: Execute daily sampling plans across multiple production lines, ensuring zero external contamination. Environmental Swabbing: Systematically monitor ‘high-care’ zones to support microbiology sanitation verification. Statistical Representation: Ensure small-volume samples accurately represent bulk volumes from farmers and factories. Sample Management & Processing LIMS Administration: Formally track samples within the Laboratory Information Management System to maintain a Chain of Cu
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