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Category

Hotel / Hospitality

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Malindi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/4/2026
2 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

The Laboratory Technician prepares and maintains hospitality training laboratories and supports practical demonstrations at Mount Kenya University in Malindi.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Preparing laboratories, equipment, apparatus, reagents and other materials for practical classes, demonstrations, examinations and research activities.
  • Providing technical support to lecturers and students during practical sessions and demonstrating the proper use and handling of laboratory equipment.
  • Setting up and conducting practical experiments in accordance with approved procedures and laboratory manuals.
  • Operating, maintaining, calibrating and carrying out routine checks on laboratory equipment and reporting faults for repair and servicing.
  • Preparing, labelling, storing and handling chemicals, reagents, specimens, samples and other laboratory materials.
  • Maintaining adequate stocks and accurate records of laboratory equipment, chemicals, reagents, consumables and other supplies.
  • Providing technical support to academic staff, postgraduate students and researchers undertaking laboratory-based teaching and research activities.
  • Ensuring compliance with laboratory safety, health and environmental requirements, including proper use of protective equipment and safe disposal of laboratory waste.
  • Maintaining laboratory cleanliness, orderliness and proper organisation, and ensuring that facilities are ready for use.
  • Maintaining laboratory records, including equipment usage, maintenance, calibration, practical sessions, experiments and research activities.
  • Supporting laboratory inspections, audits and quality assurance activities.
  • Performing any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related discipline from a recognized academic institution.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in a similar role.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

How to Apply

About Mount Kenya University
Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a private, multi-campus institution located in Thika, Kenya. Established in 1996, MKU offers a broad-based, holistic, and inclusive system of education, aiming to promote human resource development for society's progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, enabling its students and faculty to win awards, thus stamping its authority as a center of excellence.

Mission

MKU is committed to a broad-based, holistic, and inclusive system of education, with an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society's progressive good.

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