Laboratory Technologist, Department of Biomedical Sciences at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Summary

• The Laboratory Technologist will work as part of a team to manage the multi-specialty teaching laboratory facilities at the Aga Khan University Centre, Nairobi. 

Responsibilities

• Running trials of experiments before classes and demonstrating techniques for experiments to students.
• Supporting the work of faculty in the classes and during laboratory sessions.
• Giving technical advice to staff and students.
• Assists academic staff in designing and running laboratory classes.
• Working with individual students and supporting them on their research projects
• Managing the stock control of chemicals and equipment.
• Work as part of a team to manage both multispecialty laboratories.
• Provide a regular report on facility usage and happenings.
• Developing and updating experiment manuals for all the practicals done in the multi-speciality laboratories.
• Responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety within the lab, reagent inventory management and any other duties assigned by the lab manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or a higher national diploma in the relevant field with 8-year previous working experience at a teaching laboratory.
• Three (3) years working experience as a Technologist in a teaching/research laboratory.
• Demonstrated clinical research skills is an added advantage.
• Registered member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board (KMLTTB).
• Ability to communicate with medical students and faculty members.
• Ability to keep abreast with continuous professional development initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible to work on weekends as need arises.