Nova Pioneer Laboratory Technician Jobs in Kenya

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Laboratory Technician for our Tatu Secondary schools. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.



Key responsibilities


  • Liaising with science teaching staff on their needs for practical work and maintain an efficient system for use and allocation of materials and equipment, setting a priority system where necessary.
  • Advising science teaching staff on technical components of curriculum.
  • Assisting science teaching staff with demonstrations.
  • Assisting science teaching staff in instructing students on use/care of equipment.
  • Advising and assist science teaching staff in safety matters relating to the science laboratory.
  • Demonstrating laboratory techniques to science teaching staff/students.
  • Setting out equipment and materials for classroom/department.
  • Using clear classroom demonstrations.
  • Maintaining a safe chemical storage/handling/disposal system in accordance with current regulations
  • Assisting with security of science laboratory and equipment
  • Maintaining an inventory of equipment and annual stocktaking
  • Keeping a record of the consumables used regularly and maintain adequate supplies of them (including chemicals).
  • Acquiring relevant catalogues and price lists
  • Ordering equipment and chemicals in consultation with the manager
  • Assisting with labelling, storage, stock-taking and ordering of equipment and chemicals
  • Servicing and clean simple laboratory apparatus/equipment
  • Developing maintenance procedures for laboratory equipment and organize maintenance where required
  • Reporting damages to equipment and arrange repairs
  • Conducting safety audits for the laboratories
  • Evaluating and select equipment, and make recommendations for purchase to Science Coordinator.


    Job Qualifications


  • Diploma or certificate in Science Laboratory Technology in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
    from a recognized institution.
  • You possess 1-3 years of working experience in a recognized secondary school or equivalent institution.
  • You are able to prepare students’ practical work up to 8-4-4 level with minimum supervision.
  • You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
  • You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
  • You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.


    How to Apply:


    To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.


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    For more information and job application details, see; Nova Pioneer Laboratory Technician Jobs in Kenya



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