Laboratory Technician at Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Laboratory Assistants/Attendants to ensure smooth laboratory training operations, and conduct their periodic performance appraisals to measure and improve the effectiveness of staff under this position.
• Oversee trainees during practical sessions to ensure strict adherence to laboratory rules and regulations, enforcing a safe and disciplined learning environment that mitigates the risk of accidents.
• Set up and dismantle apparatus as directed by teaching staff, conduct prior trials of experiments, demonstrate techniques, and provide technical support to trainees during practicals to ensure sessions run smoothly.
• Maintain a comprehensive laboratory inventory to ensure all required equipment and chemicals are available, and requisition consumables in a timely manner to sustain uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Ensure safe storage of chemicals and equipment to prevent accidents, segregate and dispose of non-functional items per safety disposal guidelines, and ensure laboratory waste is disposed of in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards.
• Prepare and implement an equipment maintenance schedule approved by the section head, promptly report breakdowns for repair or replacement decisions, and supervise regular cleaning of the laboratory and equipment to ensure efficient operations.
• Observe, enforce, and promote health and safety procedures within the laboratory, ensuring all accidents and safety concerns are promptly reported to the section head and a proactive safety culture is maintained.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the use, maintenance, and inventory of laboratory equipment and chemicals to ensure full accountability, traceability, and reliable future reference. 
• Advise the section head on laboratory budgetary requirements by proposing necessary chemicals, consumables, and equipment, ensuring all resource needs are adequately factored into the budget to support smooth training programmes.
• Keep abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments to enhance laboratory efficiency, reliability, and safety, and apply current best practices to continuously improve the quality of training and laboratory operations.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the authority from time to time

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must hold a Diploma in any of the following fields; Applied Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biochemistry Technology, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Nutritional Sciences (Laboratory Option), Chemical Engineering Technology or an equivalent from a recognized institution,
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office applications and basic laboratory data management software
• Proficiency in handling, operating, and troubleshooting scientific laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act including waste management regulations and environmental compliance
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in a laboratory setting, practical training support, or a closely related field, preferably in a TVET institution