Technician II(School of Engineering and Technology) Job at Kirinyaga University

Technician II Grade 5: KyU/NT/111/08/2025

Duties and Responsibilities:
a. Collecting and preparing teaching materials;
b. Keeping and Maintenance of laboratory records (chemicals, plastic and glassware, equipment
and other consumables);
c. Conducting laboratory practicals and demonstrations to undergraduates;
d. Ensuring laboratory equipment are kept in good order;
e. Collecting, preparing and setting up machines and equipment;
f. Ensuring laboratory machines and equipment are serviced, repaired, tested and maintained;
g. Supervising and training of junior laboratory staff, students and attachees engaged in
laboratory work;
h. Ensuring safe use and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste;
i. Receiving, processing and analyzing samples;
j. Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory / workshop equipment, including recalibration of equipment;
k. Supervising assigned laboratory staff; and
l. Participating in research projects.

Requirements
(i) Diploma in the relevant field from recognized institution
(ii) Three (3) years’ experience as a Technical Assistant II
(iii) Computer literacy