Lab Assistant for Microbiology Lab at Kenya Highlands University

Job Description

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.

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