Laboratory Technologist, Biomedical Sciences at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Summary

The successful candidate will work as part of a team to manage the multi-speciality teaching laboratory facilities at the Aga Khan University Centre-Nairobi. This role will support AKU's extensive and world-leading Medical Programme in Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Run trials of experiments before demonstrating techniques for experiments to students
• Support faculty in classes and during laboratory sessions
• Giving technical advice to staff and students
• Assist academic staff in designing and running laboratory classes
• Work with individual students and support them on their research projects
• Manage the stock control of chemicals and equipment
• Work as part of a team to manage both the multispecialty laboratories
• Provide a regular report on facility usage and happenings
• Develop and update experiment manuals for all the practicals done in the multi-speciality laboratories
• Responsible for regular maintenance of laboratory equipment, safety within the lab, reagent inventory management and any other duties assigned by the Lab Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or a Higher national diploma in the same field with over 8-year experience at a teaching laboratory
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a Technologist in a teaching laboratory/research laboratory
• Must be registered by the KMLTTB
• ICT Competent
• Skills related to clinical research that will be an added advantage
• Able to communicate with medical students and faculty members
• Able to work with students and faculty from various backgrounds and training
• Excellent customer service skills and empathy for students of all ages
• Good people skills
• Culturally sensitive
• Able to keep up with Continuous Professional  Development 
• Available to work on weekends as the need arises within the department
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision