Laboratory Technician

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of laboratory procedures, experiments, and results.
  
• Manage laboratory supplies and inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing reagents, chemicals, and other materials.
  
• Ensuring that all laboratory activities comply with safety regulations and protocols
  
• Regularly clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it functions properly.
  
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to conduct experiments and tests accurately.
  
• Perform routine and specialised tests on samples, including chemical analyses, microbiological tests, and histological exams.
  
• Prepare samples for testing by processing, preserving, and storing them according to standard procedures.
  
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, order, and care of equipment and the laboratory spaces.
  
• Assist the lecturers in marking and grading students’ practical work reports.
  
• Prepare the laboratories and set up for students’ practical learning activities, instruct and supervise students as they carry out experiments.
  
• Prepare manuals for laboratory use, practical lessons’ instructions and procedures, and review such manuals from time to time in line with curriculum reviews.
  
• Prepare laboratory use rules and procedures for students, sensitise students and enforce adherence to the rules and procedures.
  
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.
  

Qualification and experience

• Proficient in relevant computer applications
  
• Be a member of Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and have practising license.
  
• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a similar role,
  
• A Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related qualifications from a recognised/accredited University in the relevant field.