Laboratory Attendant (4 Posts)

Role Overview\nMaseno University is seeking to recruit four (4) Laboratory Attendants for a short-term assignment. This role is designed to support the university's laboratory operations and academic functions. The positions are offered on a fixed-term basis.\n\n### Terms of Service\n- Duration: Fixed Term Contract, non-renewable.\n- Period: Maximum of six (6) months.\n\n### Responsibilities\nWhile specific daily duties are not detailed in the posting, Laboratory Attendants in a university setting typically perform the following:\n- Assisting in the preparation of laboratory materials and equipment for students and researchers.\n- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within the laboratory environment.\n- Ensuring laboratory equipment is cleaned, organized, and safely stored after use.\n- Assisting senior technical staff and academic personnel in setting up experiments and practical sessions.\n- Monitoring inventory levels and assisting with laboratory record-keeping.\n- Adhering strictly to health, safety, and security protocols within the laboratory.\n\n### Requirements and Qualifications\nCandidates must demonstrate their qualifications by providing the following documents:\n- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).\n- Copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates.\n- Detailed academic transcripts (where applicable).\n- For applicants with disabilities, a National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) certificate should be attached.\n\n### How to Apply\nInterested applicants should submit two (2) hard copies of the application, clearly indicating the reference number for the position applied for. Each application should be accompanied by an updated CV, all academic and professional certificates, and all transcripts. Applications must be submitted on or before 5th May, 2026, and addressed to the Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor as detailed in the instructions below.