Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Laboratory Technician-Engineering

Basic job summary:
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 training, testing, interpreting analytical data and resolving technical challenges.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. 1. Maintain a clean working area in the laboratory.
2. Conducting practical sessions with students.
3. Assist in development of laboratory manuals and procedures.
4. Assisting in maintaining an updated inventory.
5. Preparing reports pertaining to repairs and scheduled maintenance and other tasks.
6. Assisting in maintaining and undertaking minor repairs of lab equipment.
7. Assisting in preparation of budget materials for teaching materials
8. Ensure the laboratory is opened and locked in time.
9. Assist in ensuring the laboratory environment is safe.
10. Supporting in departmental innovations, research and income generation activities.
11. Assisting in conducting student practical at postgraduate and undergraduate levels
12. Participate in quality management systems in the laboratory.
13. Any other duty assigned by the immediate supervisor

Minimum Academic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in any the following disciplines: – Applied Sciences (Chemistry or Physics), Electronics and Instrumentation or Electronics and Telecommunication, or Mechanical Engineering, or related fields from a recognized institution
• 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.

Competencies and Attributes
• 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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘job tittle’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, at careerssbs@strathmore.edu  by end of the day (5.30 pm) Tuesday, 12th April 2022.
Due to a large number of applications, we may receive, only the shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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