Laboratory Technician, Hospitality & Tourism- Malindi

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification Diploma
• Experience 2 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Food, Beverage and Hospitality
• Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related discipline from a recognized academic institution.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a similar role.
• 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.