Lab Assistant for Microbiology Lab at Kenya Highlands University

Kenya Highlands University (formerly Kenya Highlands Evangelical University)is fully-fledged (Chartered) institution of higher learning sponsored by Africa Gospel Church. It’s located in Kericho County, Kericho Town. The University provides higher education that integrates Faith with scholarship with a promise of: 1. A transformed society th...

 

Lab Assistant for Microbiology Lab

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationKericho
  • Job FieldScience 

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

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates are advised to send ten (10) hard copies of their applications to the address below. The applicants are asked to contact their referees to write recommendation to the University on sealed envelopes before the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Vice-Chancellor,
Kenya Highlands University,
P.O. Box 123 - 20200
KERICHO.

Applications to be received on or before Friday, August 9th 2024 At 17hrs

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