Laboratory Technician: Mumias Sugar Company - Booker Academy Jobs in Kenya

Booker Academy is a fully fledged learning institution encompassing Kindergaten, Primary and Secondary schools. The academy which is located in Mumias town, Western province, was founded by Mumias Sugar Company Limited and is managed by Mumias Elimu Trust.

The Academy’s main objective is to provide holistic education while serving as a centre of excellence in academic, co-curricular activities and the moral development of the learners. The school which offers the Kenyan 8-4-4 system of education, has enjoyed academic success over the years.

The Academy plans to strengthen its human resource base by appropriately filling the following vacancy:

Laboratory Technician

Job Purpose

To assist Science teachers by ensuring proper maintenance and upkeep of the laboratory with all the required chemicals and other supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• To prepare and assemble materials and equipment used in demonstrations and classroom assignments in science subjects.
• To assist the teachers in the set up of classes and preparation of instructional material and study aids.
• To operates and service laboratory equipment.
• To assist students with instructional activities.
• To orders, issue, receive and store laboratory materials and supplies.
• To keep detailed and precise records.
• To maintain inventory records and prepare periodic inventory reports and requisitions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Institutional Laboratory Technology
• KCSE certificate with at least grade C.
• Knowledge related to chemical and hazardous materials is necessary in this job.
• Be aware of the standard safety norms with regards to chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Ability to work with precision in a fast paced school.
• Ability to file and remove information.
• Basic clerical skills

Please send your application attaching your Curriculum Vitae to jobs @ mumias-sugar.com to be received not later than 6th April, 2010.