United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities.

Summary

Reporting to the Chair, Pure and Biomedical Sciences department, School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the successful candidate will be expected to support learning activities in the Biochemistry laboratory

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting lab tests according to standard procedures.
• Supervising and assisting students during laboratory and research sessions.
• Ensuring student adherence to safety protocols while performing laboratory practical.
• Management of laboratory supplies.
• Using, cleaning and maintaining various types of equipment.
• Segregate and dispose of laboratory waste appropriately.

Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from an accredited university.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a similar position in a research or higher learning Institution.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Experience in an accredited laboratory will be an added advantage.
• Excellent skills and competency in biochemical, clinical biochemistry and microbiology techniques.
• Registration by relevant regulatory body (if applicable);