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Laboratory Technologist (Electrical Engineering Department)
Juja
• Kenya
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The Pan African University (PAUSTI)Profession (Education, academic, Mid-level)
Industry (Electrical engineering, Mid-level)
Seniority (Electrical engineering, Education, academic)
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Description
PAUSTI is seeking to engage the services of Laboratory Technologist Individual Service Provider for a
period of Twelve (12) months renewable, based on availability of funding and satisfactory performance.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering or related fields. A BA
General Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Electrical Engineering laboratory.
- Demonstrated experience in handling electrical testing and measuring equipment.
Skills & Competences
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and laboratory instrumentation.
- Knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Language Requirement:
Responsibilities
- Maintain an updated inventory of laboratory tools, equipment, components, and consumables.
- Monitor stock levels of electrical components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, ICs,
cables, connectors, circuit breakers, and other consumables.
- Initiate timely procurement requests for laboratory materials.
- Ensure proper storage, labeling, and organization of laboratory items.
- Perform regular maintenance checks for laboratory instruments and equipment
- Ensure calibration and preventive maintenance of testing and measuring equipment.
- Maintain equipment logbooks and service records..
- Prepare regular reports on equipment status, servicing, and repair needs.
- Coordinate with external service providers for specialized maintenance when required.
- Prepare laboratory setups for practical sessions.
- Assemble and test circuits before student practical sessions.
- Ensure availability of tools and equipment prior to scheduled practical classes.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and institutional safety policies.
- Promote safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ensure proper disposal of electronic waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Assist students during laboratory practical sessions and project work.
- Provide technical guidance on the use of electrical testing and measuring instruments.
- Assist in troubleshooting laboratory experiments and project systems.
- Liaise with the Programme Coordinator to specify laboratory requirements.
- Provide technical input in budgeting for laboratory equipment, consumables, and upgrades.
- Prepare periodic reports on Equipment condition and servicing status, Inventory and stock levels,
Laboratory utilization & Safety and compliance matters
- Maintain proper documentation of laboratory procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in departmental meetings related to laboratory development when required.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director
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