Lab Assistant for Microbiology Lab at Kenya Highlands University

Report to: Dean, School of Health Sciences

Requirements for appointment to this position:

• Must be a committed Christian;
• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field i.e. Analytic Chemistry, Applied Biology, Science Laboratory
• Prior experience in a Tertiary Learning Institution
• Diploma in Analytic Chemistry, Applied Biology, Science Laboratory will be an added advantage
• Be computer literate
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have at least 3 years of working experience in a Laboratory

Duties and Responsibilities of the Lab Assistant

The responsibilities include:

• Must be a committed Christian;
• Setting up the equipment in the microbiology labs before any demonstration.
• Preparing equipment and chemicals before practical sessions
• Maintaining/custodian of equipment and laboratory apparatus in the assigned laboratory.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities through performing operator maintenance, and schedules annual and any other regular maintenance as required per manufacturer and/or governing statue.
• Record keeping e.g. For students’ practical sessions, tracking methods, results, etc.;
• Ensuring that equipment and Laboratories are properly cleaned and that chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately stored
• Cataloguing recordings and making them available when requested
• Supporting the work of lecturers in laboratory sessions and giving technical advice to staff and students
• Report any failure/breakdown of equipment to the Senior Technologist
• Working with individual students and supporting them on research projects
• Managing the stock control of chemicals and equipment