Laboratory Technician at Mawego Technical Training Institute

TMNP/REC/2026/004

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cataloguing recordings and making them available when requested
• Coordinating work in the laboratory to ensure efficient use is made of equipment
• Ensuring that all health and safety procedures are understood and followed correctly
• Ensuring that equipment is properly cleaned and that chemicals, drugs and other materials are appropriately stored
• Maintaining and repairing equipment and laboratory apparatus
• Preparing equipment and chemicals before practical lessons
• Record keeping, e.g for students’ practical sessions, tracking methods, results, etc
• Running trials of experiments prior to classes and then demonstrating techniques for experiments
• Supporting the work of academic staff in classes and laboratory sessions and giving technical advice to staff and students
• To liaise with academic staff to discuss timetables, equipment requirements and work plans for practical sessions

Requirements for Appointment

• Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
• 3 years’ experience in a science laboratory.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and integrity