Vacancies
Reports to: Head of Engineering Programmes
Department: Engineering
Job Purpose:
The position is responsible for supervising and maintaining all laboratory supplies, materials, equipment and records. The position requires a thorough understanding and practice of advanced laboratory testing, interpreting analytical data and resolving technical challenges.
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean working are in the laboratory.
- Conducting practical sessions with students.
- Assist in development of laboratory manuals and procedures.
- Assisting in maintaining an updated inventory.
- Preparing reports pertaining to repairs and scheduled maintenance and other tasks.
- Assisting in maintaining and undertaking minor repairs of lab equipment.
- Assisting in preparation of budget materials for teaching materials
- Ensure the laboratory is opened and locked in time.
- Assist in ensuring the laboratory environment is safe.
- Supporting in departmental innovations, research and income generation activities.
- Assisting in conducting student practical at postgraduate and undergraduate levels
- Participate in quality management systems in the laboratory.
- Any other duty assigned by the immediate supervisor
Job Requirements
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes and skills:
- Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: – Applied Sciences (Chemistry or Physics),
Electronics and Instrumentation or Electronics and Telecommunication or related fields from a
recognised institution. - Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage.
- At least two (2) years relevant practical working experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
- Membership registration with relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
- Computer literacy.
- Good spoken and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Teamwork skills.
- Supervisory and managerial skills.
- Strong technical ability in the relevant field.
- Problem solving through a system’s approach.
- Data and procedure analysis
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “ Laboratory Technician” on the subject line to [email protected] by 8th November 2019.
Due to the large number of applications we may receive, kindly note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please be advised that Strathmore University is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview opportunity that requires payment of any money.