Senior Technologist-Grade VIII (Crop and Soil Science) at Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology (MMUST)

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for providing technical support to teaching departments and guiding students on their technical work. The role includes offering practical classes, setting and administering practical examinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory budgeting and stock taking for requisition of materials
• Participate in departmental committees and internal laboratory and workshop auditing
• Ensure safe keeping and disposal of waste left behind after practicals
• Obtain and set up equipment for practicals and demonstrations
• Collect and prepare teaching and research materials
• Manage laboratory waste segregation and disposal
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on laboratory and workshop equipment
• Coordinate, invigilate and mark practical examinations
• Compile and facilitate the acquisition of laboratory and workshop teaching and research supplies to ensure availability at the point of use
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate practicals and workshop practice
• Assist in organizing and participating in shows and exhibitions
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area of specialization; OR
• Higher National Diploma in a relevant area with three (3) years of working experience; OR
• Diploma in a relevant area with nine (9) years of working experience, three (3) of which must be as Technician Grade VII
• Membership in a recognized professional body in good standing
• Computer proficiency in relevant applications