JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will be part of a dynamic team providing technical and laboratory support for research activities in Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University. The incumbent is to carry out in the day-to-day running of laboratories and to ensure that equipment is func􀆟oning properly and is ready to use, and that the right materials are available for the research activities.

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide technical support for research activities:
• Contribute to the planning, organization, preparation and se􀆫ng-up of materials and equipment required for research activities by liaising with academic staff and superiors.
• Carry out and monitor stock of apparatus, chemicals and consumables to ensure sufficient supply for the research activities.
• Ensure adherence to correct safety policies and procedures during the handling of potentially hazardous chemicals and biological agents, including waste disposal.

2. Ensure the general opera􀆟on of assigned laboratories are run efficiently, effec􀆟vely and safely.
• Ensure the layout of assigned laboratories is safe for the lab users to access materials and equipment to conduct lab activities.
• Always ensure the cleanliness and safety of the laboratories so lab activities can be conducted smoothly and safely.

3. Planning purchases to support undergraduate research activities (e.g. Final Year Project), with guidance from academic staff and superiors, by gathering information or specification of the item, getting quotations, making requests in accordance with campus purchasing policy and check orders upon receipt.

4. Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities:
• Monitor and ensure rou􀆟ne day-to-day maintenance of equipment, ensuring logbooks are completed as required.
• Make recommenda􀆟ons to superiors regarding major maintenance or repairs as required.
• Liaise with the vendor to coordinate new equipment installation and scheduled maintenance so that it is carried out efficiently with minimum down􀆟me and interruption to normal work processes.

5. Working together with fellow colleagues and academic staff in sharing and using lab resources and providing quality laboratory services.

6. Assisting superiors to establish and regularly maintain relevant laboratory inventories, documents and records.

7. To demonstrate proper and safe laboratory techniques and best practices to lab users.

8. To support non-teaching activities such as Open Day and workshops.

9. Other responsibilities or duties as and when assigned from time to time.

JOB SPECIFICATION
Minimum Academic / Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant science field.

Related Experience
At least 3 years of working experience, preferably in laboratories in an educational institution.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
• Resourceful and possess strong organiza􀆟on and time management skills to coordinate multiple projects and allocate resources accordingly.
• Ability to understand and interpret written material of a technical nature including chemical and biological terminology
• Good organization skills to operate and maintain equipment and laboratory in optimal condition.
• Has general understanding of laboratory and safety requirements.
• Ability to perform basic mathematicl calculations.
• Ability to communicate well, in English, with staff and students in a courteous and professional manner.
• Knowledge and ability to operate computer and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft  PowerPoint. Knowledge of local legislation, policies and regulations relevant to science laboratories would be an added advantage.
• Familiar with AI tools and applications, including their effective and responsible use.
• Able to carry out duties and responsibilities with occasional supervision and establish work priorities on essentially procedure-oriented operations.
• Self-motivated, customer-focused 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 personalities.
• Professional appearance and good working atitude.
• Pro-active, mature and emotionally stable.
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours.