lab technician - Electrical and Electronic Engineering [ Ref :ZU/10/Adv/163/2026 ]
Vacancy Open: Aug 27th, 2026 | Vacancy Closing: Sep 11th, 2026
Positions needed: 1
To support practicals in the Engineering Department
- Prepare and maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of laboratory procedures, experiments, and results.
- Manage laboratory supplies and inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing reagents, chemicals, and other materials.
- Ensuring that all laboratory activities comply with safety regulations and protocols
- Regularly clean, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it functions properly.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to conduct experiments and tests accurately.
- Perform routine and specialised tests on samples, including chemical analyses, microbiological tests, and histological exams.
- Prepare samples for testing by processing, preserving, and storing them according to standard procedures.
- Ensure safety, cleanliness, order, and care of equipment and the laboratory spaces.
- Assist the lecturers in marking and grading studentsÂ’ practical work reports.
- Prepare the laboratories and set up for studentsÂ’ practical learning activities, instruct and supervise students as they carry out experiments.
- Prepare manuals for laboratory use, practical lessonsÂ’ instructions and procedures, and review such manuals from time to time in line with curriculum reviews.
- Prepare laboratory use rules and procedures for students, sensitise students and enforce adherence to the rules and procedures.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.
- A Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or related qualifications from a recognised/accredited University in the relevant field.
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a similar role
- Be a member of Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board (KETRB) and have practising license.
- Proficient in relevant computer applications.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
