Animal Care Technician at Kenyatta University

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily cleanliness of the animal facility
• Ensure Proper diet and health monitoring of laboratory animals
• Ensure proper bio containment of research materials and animals in the facility
• Ensure proper disposal of all experimental animals
• Train students and staff on proper handling and use of laboratory animals 
• Develop standard operating procedures on care, use and management of laboratory animals
• Maintain proper records of animal ages, gender and those under different experiments.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum KCSE C – Minus or equivalent
• Diploma in Animal Health and Production from an institution recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Computer certificate
• Good verbal and written communication
• Registration with the Kenya Veterinary Board
• Knowledge of handling, restrained and transportation of laboratory animals
• Knowledgeable in laws and guidelines on animal care and use
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience in animal research laboratories.