We are seeking a
detail-oriented and dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our team. The
successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting scientific
investigations, experiments, and routine laboratory operations. This position
requires precision, responsibility, and a commitment to maintaining high
standards of safety and accuracy.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Organizing
and supervising practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate
students
Operating,
maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment and instruments
Managing
laboratory inventories, including equipment and consumables
Ordering,
receiving, storing, and cataloguing laboratory supplies
Assisting
students with practical activities related to research projects
Supervising
and assigning duties to Technical Assistants
Performing
any other duties as assigned by the Chief Laboratory Technician or
Chairperson of Department
Qualifications And Experience
Applicants must possess a National Diploma in
Science Technology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and
reputable institution. A Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Bachelor’s
Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Candidates must have passed at least five (5)
Ordinary Level subjects, including:
English
Language
Mathematics
Science
A minimum of one (1) year of laboratory work
experience is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience at a tertiary education institution.
Skills
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping
skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a
team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good communication skills for reporting and
collaboration.