Laboratory Technician - School of Pharmacy, Nakuru Campus

About the role

Mount Kenya University is recruiting a Laboratory Technician for its School of Pharmacy at the Nakuru campus. The post reports to the Deputy Director, Academic & Research Affairs, and involves preparing and supporting practical laboratory work for teaching, examinations and research.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare laboratories, equipment, apparatus, reagents and other materials for practical classes, demonstrations, examinations and research activities.
• Provide technical support to lecturers and students during practical sessions and demonstrate the proper use and handling of laboratory equipment.
• Set up and conduct practical experiments according to approved procedures and laboratory manuals.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate and routinely check laboratory equipment, reporting faults for repair and servicing.
• Prepare, label, store and handle chemicals, reagents, specimens and samples.
• Maintain adequate stocks and accurate records of equipment, chemicals, reagents, consumables and supplies.
• Support academic staff, postgraduate students and researchers in laboratory-based teaching and research.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, health and environmental requirements, including protective equipment and safe waste disposal.
• Keep the laboratory clean, organised and ready for use, and maintain records of equipment usage, maintenance, calibration, practical sessions and experiments.
• Support laboratory inspections, audits and quality assurance activities, and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a recognised academic institution.
• At least two years of experience in a similar role.
• Registration with the Pharmacy & Poisons Board.