Assistant Technologist/Principal Technician - Chemistry

REF: SEKU/ADV/AC/6/11/2022

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with Senior Technologist to conduct practical sessions in order to equip the students with practical skills in relevant disciplines.
• Carrying out relevant training and development activities to adapt to new and changing trends in the various academic disciplines.
• Providing technical support to staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students when required in the laboratory area to achieve a concussive learning and training experience.
• Providing support services to academic research innovations and departmental income generation as a means of generating income for the Institution.
• Making requisitions for purchases in a timely manner to facilitate efficient operations for laboratory through availability of materials.

Requirements for appointment.

For appointment to this position the candidate must:

• Must possess a Masters Degree in Chemistry or related field from an accredited and recognized institution.

OR

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field from an accredited and recognized institution with at least four (4) years working experience;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body.
• Have mastery of the concepts and principles of a specialist field, ability to manage other professionals or experts in this field.
• Be proficient in computer applications.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and Integrity.