Technologist (Building Technology /Building Science) at Tom Mboya University

Requirements for Appointment

Must have:

• Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience at the level of Technician/ Technologist Grade 7 or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution
• Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized and accredited institution
•  Proficiency in the relevant computer applications

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing laboratory and workshop materials and equipment, including tools, machinery, consumables, and testing instruments
• Conducting and supervising practical exercises, laboratory sessions, and demonstrations for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Maintaining, calibrating, and repairing laboratory and workshop equipment, ensuring proper functioning for teaching and research activities
• Supporting research projects, including the preparation, testing, and analysis of building materials and other practical investigations
• Supervising and mentoring junior laboratory staff, students, and attachees, promoting safe and efficient technical practices
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, including proper handling and disposal of materials and laboratory waste
• Maintaining accurate records of laboratory experiments, equipment inventories, and consumables, and implementing quality assurance standards
• Assisting in the development of laboratory manuals, teaching aids, and technical documentation to support instructional programs
• Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time