JOB DETAILS:

Purpose of the Job

To manage the day-to-day functions of the Laboratory.

Person Specifications

1. Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology OR Ordinary Diploma in Science Technology (Biological Techniques).

2. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level certificate or its equivalent.

3. Experience in teaching or laboratory research is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

a) Conducting or supporting students and academic staff in carrying out laboratory experiments on specimen or materials using appropriate methods and procedures in the Anatomy Laboratory.

b) Recording and interpreting test results arising out of laboratory analyses and investigations.

c) Preparing samples and specimens for the conduct of laboratory analysis and investigations.

d) Implementing laboratory standard operating procedures and safety and quality control standards.

e) Undertaking preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.

f) Setting up the laboratory and appropriate chemicals, reagents and equipment for teaching, investigation or research.

g) Instructing students and academic staff on laboratory procedure and proper and safe use of chemicals, reagents and laboratory equipment.

h) Setting up, calibrating and operating standard laboratory equipment.

i) Preparing and maintaining an up-to-date inventory.

j) Performing any other official duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Key Outputs

(i) Laboratory experiments conducted or supported.

(ii) Laboratory analyses and investigations recorded, and results interpreted.

(iii)Samples and specimens for laboratory analyses and investigations prepared.

(iv)Laboratory standard operating procedures and safety and quality control standards implemented.

(v) Preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment undertaken.

(vi)Laboratory set up for teaching, investigation or research.

(vii) Laboratory procedure and safety communicated.

(viii) Standard laboratory equipment set up, calibrated and operated.