Academic and Professional Qualifications & Experience
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Certificate or Diploma in Science Laboratory technology
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A Major or Minor in Biology, Physics or Chemistry
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At least 2 years work experience
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Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required.
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Capability and willingness to take responsibility
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Demonstrates high regards for accuracy and reliability
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Willingness and ability to work in a team environment
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High level of motivation, integrity, commitment to Christian values and professionalism.
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Ability to adapt to cultural and educational diversity in the work place.
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Demonstrate strong practical and organizational skills with the ability to manage your own workload
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Forward planning and the ability to use your initiative
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Excellent scientific and technical knowledge and good IT skills
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Written and oral communication skills to communicate with teaching staff and students
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Ability to cope with competing demands
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A thorough, meticulous approach
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Must have knowledge of safe working practices and adhere to the prescribed lab dress code
Coordination and supervising practical question in all the sciences**
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Proper maintenance of practical questions in all the science subject
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Proper maintenance of list of student for any Practical done
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Proper maintenance of file in the lab for all subjects
In charge of the schools laboratories****
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Availability of updated inventory records of apparatus and equipment
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Availability of file with invoices with the list of purchased apparatus and equipment
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Availability of updated list of all chemicals in stock for partly used and unused
In charge of cleanliness, tidiness and maintenance in the laboratories****
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Up to date laboratory rule boldly written on a manila paper and displayed in the laboratories
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Cleanliness in the lab(e.g on the side benches, floors, tablets)
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Availability and maintenance of the laboratory charts on the walls
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Cleanliness of apparatus and equipment after use
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Removal of dust and cobwebs on the laboratory wall and other equipment
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Ensure up to date proper maintenance of the list of breakages of apparatus and equipment.
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Availability of first aid kit and fire extinguishers in the laboratories
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• Regular inspection in the laboratories and carrying out simple repairs.
Examination and chemical preparations**
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Preparation of laboratory for examination in time
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Preparation of the stock solution needed for examination in time
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Reporting emergencies in time
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Drawing the order for chemicals ,apparatus and equipment needed for examination in time
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Conduct any other duties assigned that is related to the profession.