Vacancy title:
Laboratory Technologist, Biomedical Sciences
Jobs at:
Aga Khan University (AKU)Deadline of this Job:
24 February 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, February 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manage the multi-speciality teaching laboratory facilities at the Aga Khan University Centre-Nairobi. This role will support AKU's extensive and world-leading Medical Programme in Kenya.
Responsibilities
• Run trials of experiments before demonstrating techniques for experiments to students
• Support faculty in classes and during laboratory sessions
• Giving technical advice to staff and students
• Assist academic staff in designing and running laboratory classes
• Work with individual students and support them on their research projects
• Manage the stock control of chemicals and equipment
• Work as part of a team to manage both the multispecialty laboratories
• Provide a regular report on facility usage and happenings
• Develop and update experiment manuals for all the practicals done in the multi-speciality laboratories
• Responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety within the lab, reagent inventory management and any other duties assigned by the Lab Manager
Requirements
• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a Higher national diploma in the same field with over 8-year experience at a teaching laboratory
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a Technologist in a teaching laboratory/research laboratory
• Must be registered by the KMLTTB
• ICT Competent
• Skills related to clinical research that will be an added advantage
• Able to communicate with medical students and faculty members
• Able to work with students and faculty from various backgrounds and training
• Excellent customer service skills and empathy for students of all ages
• Good people skills
• Culturally sensitive
• Able to keep up with Continuous Professional Development
• Available to work on weekends as the need arises within the department
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees, should be sent to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, Aga Khan University, via the email: hr.universityke@aku.edu Please quote the position title on the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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