Temporary Laboratory Officer

JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will be part of a dynamic team providing technical and laboratory support for teaching and research in Taylor's University's.
The incumbent is to carry out in the day-to-day running of laboratories and to ensure that equipment is functioning properly and is ready to use, and that the right materials are available for practical session.

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES
. To ensure that practical are carried out smoothly, with the cooperation of lecturers.
. To ensure that the laboratory is well maintained, in a safe and hygienic manner.
. To ensure that all apparatus, equipment and consumables are stored in a systematic and safe manner, with periodic maintenance checks carried out
. To keep a complete database of all equipment/ chemical/ reagent and inventory list
. To keep a record of all consumables and maintain a record of usage to ensure orders are put in at least two (2) months prior to need.
. Carry out necessary preparation of consumables and equipment and responsible for experiment set-up as required by the laboratory protocol in a timely manner prior to each practical session.
. To ensure that all paraphernalia used during the practical sessions are cleaned and stored in a systematic manner.
. To demonstrate to student's proper laboratory techniques as well as best practices and be present during the entire laboratory session
. To carry out the preparation of consumables and equipment for the conduct of related workshops during college promotional events such as Open Day, Placement Day and whenever applicable.
. To assist in the setup of practical for examinations
. Basic knowledge and skill in performing calibration, basic maintenance & troubleshooting on general laboratory equipment.
. Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment such as gel electrophoresis, gel documentation, biosafety cabinet, SDS-PAGE tank, etc.
. Resourceful, customer focused, self -motivated and result oriented.
. Any other responsibilities that may be assigned to you from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATION
MINIMUM ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Bachelor's degree in science (Molecular Biology or Biomedical Sciences)

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Preferably at least 2 years of working experience, preferably in an educational institution or commercial laboratory.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)
. Ability to communicate comfortably with students and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
. Knowledge of and skills in using computer software e.g. Microsoft software applications
. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
. Possess a good command of English.
. Possess good planning, coordinating, management and time management skills.
. Resourceful, customer focused, self-motivated and result oriented.

COMPETENCIES (BEHAVIOURAL)
. Has a strong sense of responsibility.
. Good team player and flexible
. Courteous, calm and focused.
. People oriented with warm and cheerful personality.
. Professional appearance and good working attitude.
. Pro-active, mature and emotionally stable
. Willing to work beyond normal working hours.