Technician II - Medical Engineering at Kirinyaga University

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collecting and preparing teaching materials;
• Keeping and Maintenance of laboratory records (chemicals, plastic and glassware, equipment and other consumables);
• Conducting laboratory practicals and demonstrations to undergraduates;
• Ensuring laboratory equipment are kept in good order;
• Collecting, preparing and setting up machines and equipment;
• Ensuring laboratory machines and equipment are serviced, repaired, tested and maintained;
• Supervising and training of junior laboratory staff, students and attachees engaged in laboratory work;
• Ensuring safe use and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste;
• Receiving, processing and analyzing samples;
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory / workshop equipment, including recalibration of equipment;
• Supervising assigned laboratory staff; and
• Participating in research projects.

Requirements

• Diploma in the relevant field from recognized institution
• Three (3) years’ experience as a Technical Assistant II
• Computer literacy