JOB DETAILS:

Purpose of the Job

To assist in carrying out day-to- day laboratory teaching and investigations under

the guidance of the team leader.

Person Specifications

1) Should have a Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.

2) Should have at least two (2) years’ work experience in laboratory practice in a teaching or research laboratory.

3) Should have good interpersonal relationship skills.

4) Should have integrity and be dependable.

Duties and Responsibilities

a) Assisting students and staff in carrying out laboratory experiments.

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

c) Assisting in the preparation of reagents and specimens for teaching and research.

d) Assisting in the implementation of laboratory standard operating procedures, and quality control standards.

e) Undertaking preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.

f) Assisting in setting up the Laboratory for teaching and research.

g) Guiding students and academic staff on the safe use of chemicals/reagents and laboratory equipment.

h) Maintaining work area clean for the conduct of laboratory analyses and investigations.

i) Ensuring that glass/plastic ware is cleaned and stored.

Key Outputs

i. Students and academic staff are supported in carrying out laboratory experiments.

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

iii. Preparation of samples and specimen supported.

iv. Laboratory standard operating procedures, safety measures and quality control standards implemented.

v. Preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment undertaken.

vi. Laboratory set up for teaching and or research.

vii. Laboratory work areas maintained clean