Laboratory Technician – Medical Laboratory Job Zetech University Ruiru, Kenya
job Objective
To ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of laboratory facilities, provide technical support for teaching and research activities, and mentor and guide students in developing practical skills and understanding of laboratory protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of laboratory procedures, experiments, and results.
- Manage laboratory supplies and inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing reagents, chemicals, and other materials.
- Ensuring that all laboratory activities comply with safety regulations and protocols
- Regularly clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it functions properly.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to conduct experiments and tests accurately.
- Perform routine and specialised tests on samples, including chemical analyses, microbiological tests, and histological exams.
- Prepare samples for testing by processing, preserving, and storing them according to standard procedures.
- Ensure safety, cleanliness, order, and care of equipment and the laboratory spaces.
- Assist the lecturers in marking and grading students practical work reports.
- Prepare the laboratories and set up for students practical learning activities, instruct and supervise students as they carry out experiments.
- Prepare manuals for laboratory use, practical lessons instructions and procedures, and review such manuals from time to time in line with curriculum reviews.
- Prepare laboratory use rules and procedures for students, sensitise students and enforce adherence to the rules and procedures.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.
Qualification and experience
- Proficient in relevant computer applications
- Be a member of Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB) and have practising license.
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a similar role,
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related qualifications from a recognised/accredited University in the relevant field.
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