Senior Laboratory Technologist – GRADE AD 9 – at The University of Eldoret

Job Description

Job Purpose
To prepare and conduct practicals for undergraduate and post-graduate students,
maintenance of chemical stores, assisting in research, field work and acquisition of
teaching materials, safe disposal of laboratory waste, expired chemicals, and unserviceable
and obsolete equipment.
Terms and Conditions
Successful candidate shall be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms with
competitive remuneration based on position and experience.

Requirement for Appointment:
i. A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Biomedical Sciences from a recognized
academic institution.
ii. Must have at least Five (5) years’ work experience at the level of Laboratory
Technologist Grade Eight (8) or equivalent.
iii. Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body with a valid
practicing license.
iv. Should be proficient in relevant computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Setting up OSCE sessions for assessments.
ii. Assist in preparations of samples, specimens and solutions for practicals.
iii. Provide technical information about test results to students and researchers
iv. Supervision and guidance of practicals to produce reliable and precise data.
v. Prepare and implement the use of Standard Operating Procedures in the
Laboratory.
vi. Ensure proper disposal of laboratory waste.
vii. Provide budget inputs on supplies and consumables used in the laboratory.
viii. Maintain proper inventory of the materials and equipment in the laboratory.
ix. Carry out stock taking exercises at the end of every quarter of the Financial Year
in liaison with the stores section of procurement and Finance Departments for
purposes of quarterly account report preparation.
x. Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Application Procedure:
Kindly note that interested applicants for the positions of Associate Professor, Finance
Officer, Registrar Administration and University Librarian should send the electronic
scanned copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one running document)
to be addressed to the Chairman of Council to the following email:
chairmancouncil@uoeld.ac.ke.

Further, interested applicants for all other positions should send the electronic scanned
copy of their application documents in PDF format (as one running document) to be
addressed be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor to the following email:
vc.applications@uoeld.ac.ke.
Applicants are advised to indicate the position applied for and the advertisement number
on the cover letter subject;
Application documents should include: – detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of
relevant Academic Certificates, Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity
Card or Passport, three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents.
Current, valid documents for Chapter Six (6), except for EACC shall be required from
ONLY shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted candidates with qualifications acquired outside Kenya should obtain
recognition from Commission for University Education (CUE).
Applications must be received on or before Monday, 11th March, 2025 at midnight.
No applications submitted after the closing date and time will be considered.
Please Note:
 University of Eldoret is an Equal Opportunity Employer, thus women, persons
with disability and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
 Any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to the automatic
disqualification of the applicant.
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.