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Laboratory Technician At Mount Kenya University

Mount Kenya University·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
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-Closes Oct 17, 2026

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

  • Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognized Academic Institution.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in a similar role.
  • Must be registered by the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Deputy Director, Academic & Research Affairs

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Preparing laboratories, equipment, apparatus, reagents and other materials for practical classes, demonstrations, examinations and research activities.
  • Providing technical support to lecturers and students during practical sessions and demonstrating the proper use and handling of laboratory equipment.
  • Setting up and conducting practical experiments in accordance with approved procedures and laboratory manuals.
  • Operating, maintaining, calibrating and carrying out routine checks on laboratory equipment and reporting faults for repair and servicing.
  • Preparing, labelling, storing and handling chemicals, reagents, specimens, samples and other laboratory materials.
  • Maintaining adequate stocks and accurate records of laboratory equipment, chemicals, reagents, consumables and other supplies.
  • Providing technical support to academic staff, postgraduate students and researchers undertaking laboratory-based teaching and research activities.
  • Ensuring compliance with laboratory safety, health and environmental requirements, including proper use of protective equipment and safe disposal of laboratory waste.
  • Maintaining laboratory cleanliness, orderliness and proper organisation, and ensuring that facilities are ready for use.
  • Maintaining laboratory records, including equipment usage, maintenance, calibration, practical sessions, experiments and research activities.
  • Supporting laboratory inspections, audits and quality assurance activities.
  • Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Key skills

Diploma
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At a glance

Company

Mount Kenya University

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 17, 2026

Created

October 5, 2026

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