{"id":105967,"date":"2026-08-05T06:54:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/laboratory-technician-chemistry-grade-5\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T06:54:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T06:54:27","slug":"laboratory-technician-chemistry-grade-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/kirinyaga\/laboratory-technician-chemistry-grade-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) Grade 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) Grade 5\", \"description\": \"Key Responsibilities\\nPerform laboratory experiments in compliance with established procedures\\nIdentify and troubleshoot equipment issues\\nMaintain laboratory equipment and tools in clean, safe and good condition\\nFollow preventive maintenance procedures and notify maintenance personnel on any equipment repairs and malfunctions\\nGenerate routine reports on laboratory experiments\\nConduct laboratory tests according to equipment specifications and Standard Operating Procedures SOPs\\nOrder and stock laboratory supplies and instruments\\nWork with other Technicians to complete laboratory tasks within assigned timelines\\nDevelop new laboratory procedures or enhancements where necessary so as to improve test quality and productivity\\nFollow proper waste disposal and recycling methodologies\\nWrite experimental procedures and develop reports of test results\\nUtilize graphs and charts to present the test results to Managers\\nWork with your immediate supervisor in resolving experiment and equipment related issues in a timely fashion\\nEducate less experienced staff on SOPs and equipment usage\\nPerform any other duties assigned by the supervisor\\nQualifications & Skills\\nComputer Literacy\\nAt least three 3 years teaching experience at the University Level as a Lecturer or six 6 years research\/industry experience\\nDiploma in Analytical\/Industrial Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-03\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Kirinyaga University\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Kirinyaga\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-20T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Kirinyaga University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kirinyaga<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-20<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Perform laboratory experiments in compliance with established procedures<br \/>Identify and troubleshoot equipment issues<br \/>Maintain laboratory equipment and tools in clean, safe and good condition<br \/>Follow preventive maintenance procedures and notify maintenance personnel on any equipment repairs and malfunctions<br \/>Generate routine reports on laboratory experiments<br \/>Conduct laboratory tests according to equipment specifications and Standard Operating Procedures SOPs<br \/>Order and stock laboratory supplies and instruments<br \/>Work with other Technicians to complete laboratory tasks within assigned timelines<br \/>Develop new laboratory procedures or enhancements where necessary so as to improve test quality and productivity<br \/>Follow proper waste disposal and recycling methodologies<br \/>Write experimental procedures and develop reports of test results<br \/>Utilize graphs and charts to present the test results to Managers<br \/>Work with your immediate supervisor in resolving experiment and equipment related issues in a timely fashion<br \/>Educate less experienced staff on SOPs and equipment usage<br \/>Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor<br \/>Qualifications &#038; Skills<br \/>Computer Literacy<br \/>At least three 3 years teaching experience at the University Level as a Lecturer or six 6 years research\/industry experience<br \/>Diploma in Analytical\/Industrial Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Kirinyaga University on recruitment.kyu.ac.ke to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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