Position: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1) Description 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 and Responsibilities
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.
