Science Technician at Kitale National Polytechnic

SCALE F

Qualifications for the  Science Technician Job

• KCSE certificate
• KNEC in Science Laboratory Technician certificate from a recognized institution
• Served as a Lab Technician for at least one year (1) preferably in a similar institution
• Be computer literate
• Must be below 35 years

Responsibilities for the Science Technician Job

• Set up and dismantle apparatus and equipment for demonstration and practical lessons, as requested and detailed by teaching staff
• Run trials of experiments prior to classes and then demonstrate techniques for experiments to the trainees to ensure the practical session runs smoothly
• Perform demonstrations and provide technical support to the trainees during the practical
• Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure that all the required equipment and chemicals are available for use when required
• Requisition laboratory consumable to ensure they are replenished in atimely manner to ensure laboratory operations run smoothly
• Maintain safety storage of laboratory chemicals and equipment to prevent incidences of accidents in the laboratory
• Prepare a maintenance schedule for all laboratory equipment for approval by the section head to ensure that all laboratory equipment are in good working condition.
• Ensure safe disposal of laboratory waste as per the occupational safety and health standards
• Observe and ensure health and safety procedures are practiced and enforced and all accidents are reported to the section head.
• Advise the section head on the budgeting requirement for the laboratory to ensure that all the laboratory requirement are factored in the budget t promote smooth trainings
• Maintain all requisite record on the use of various laboratory equipment and chemicals for accountability and future reference
• Segregate non-functional equipment and machine to ensure safety in the laboratory and ensure they are disposed per the safety disposal guideline
• Report any breakdown of equipment to the section head for purposes of decision making on replacements
• Supervise cleaning of the laboratory and equipment therein to ensure efficient operation of the laboratory
• Keep up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments that will save on time and improve reliability