Laboratory Technician (Entry Grade)

Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor's degree in the relevant area of specialization from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry grade into this cadre. Work at this level will be carried out under close supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Conducting practicals to undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Participating in departmental research activities;
• Preparing the list of chemicals, equipment, and other consumables to be procured in the laboratory;
• Ensuring an inventory for equipment, chemicals, and other consumables is maintained in the laboratory;
• Ensuring laboratory equipment and machines are well secured and calibrated according to ISO standards;
• Overseeing provision of laboratory services as well as allocation of duties to junior laboratory staff;
• Ensuring safe use and disposal of chemicals; and
• Ensuring training of students and interns attached to the laboratory.

How to Apply

All applications should be clearly marked with the reference number of the advertised position and submitted as follows:

Hard Copies

Three (3) hard copies must be submitted and be addressed to:

The Vice Chancellor, Kibabii University,
P.O. Box 1699-50200,
Bungoma

OR dropped at:

Kibabii University – Main Campus
Administration Registry, Third Floor Room ADA 306

Electronic Copies

An electronic scanned copy in PDF format (as one running document) must be sent to the following email:

• For the position of Registrar (Administration and Human Resource): [email protected]
• For all other positions: [email protected]