This position is responsible for organizing and executing hands-on practicals and field works for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as offering technical support in research matters for students and staff at Laikipia University. The role reports to the Section Head and ensures the smooth operation of laboratory and field activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Equipment Management: Provide safe use of equipment by operating them according to laid down procedures and manuals to ensure smooth running of operations.
Academic Support: Ensure preparation, conduction, and supervision of practical field work, courses, or classes.
Record Keeping: Maintain records of equipment in line with established best practices to guarantee timely delivery of services.
Research Assistance: Participate and offer technical support in research matters for both students and staff.
Teaching Materials: Collect and prepare teaching materials by making timely requests to ensure practicals are completed within scheduled timeframes.
Maintenance: Ensure scientific servicing and calibration of laboratory equipment and machines to forestall machine failure.
Safety Compliance: Ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained in the laboratories, workshops, and fields.
Evaluation: Assess, determine, and evaluate requirements of assigned practical works.
Waste Management: Ensure safety disposal of scraps for workplace hygiene and safety.
General Duties: Perform any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed, and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in the relevant specified field from a recognized institution.
Professional Certifications: Relevant Professional Qualifications and registered membership of a relevant professional body (where applicable).
Experience: Minimum of Three (3) years' experience as a Senior Technologist III or its equivalent.
Mandatory Compliance Documents
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be required to obtain clearance from:
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Commission for University Education (CUE) for foreign certificates
Compliance with Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
How to Apply
Qualified and interested applicants should submit to the undersigned:
Hard Copies: Five (5) hard copies of the application letter (containing email address, daytime telephone contacts), detailed Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of both academic and professional certificates.
Soft Copy: Submit a running PDF file (Soft Copy) of the entire application package to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke.
Referees: Referees' confidential reports must be sent separately via registered mail, courier, or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope marked with the reference for the post applied at the top left-hand side.
The Registrar, Administration & Human CapitalLaikipia UniversityP. O. Box 1100 – 20300Nyahururu, KENYA
How to Apply
Qualified and interested applicants should submit the following to the Registrar, Administration & Human Capital:
Hard Copies: Five [5] hard copies of your application letter, detailed CV, and certified copies of academic/professional certificates.
Soft Copy: Send a single PDF file containing the entire application package to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke.
Referees: Confidential reports from three referees should be sent via registered mail or courier to the university address below. The envelope must be marked with the reference for the post applied for.
Postal Address:
The Registrar, Administration & Human Capital
Laikipia University
P. O. Box 1100 – 20300
Nyahururu, KENYA
Applications must be received no later than Tuesday, 9th June, 2026.
