Senior Laboratory Attendant (LMO/TS 3)

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Laboratory Technician, the Senior Laboratory Attendant manages and supervises the preparation of samples and the cleaning of glassware and apparatus for use by Laboratory Technicians, in conducting analytical work. The incumbent is also responsible for the supervision of packing, sorting and retrieving items, including chemicals from the storeroom, and making them available to Technicians, when required. There is the requirement to provide information to clients and to conduct demonstrations to students on the drying, milling and sorting of samples. 

Key Responsibilities

Professional/Technical: 

• Prepares samples for analyses (washing, milling and/or drying, as required);
• Collects de-ionizes water from deionizer and distributes to storage containers;
• Washes and packs laboratory glassware in trays; 
• Removes equipment and/or chemicals from Storeroom, as requested by Technicians;
• Retrieves samples from Laboratory and places in the Storeroom; 
• Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment; 
• Cleans and re-stocks Laboratory facility; 
• Maintains a safe and secure environment in the Laboratory; 
• Provides demonstrations on drying, milling and sorting of information to clients, effectively;
• Participates in the conduct of inventories and the ordering of equipment and supplies for the Laboratory; 
• Demonstrates to students the drying, milling and sorting processes utilized in preparing samples; 
• Provides information to clients.

Other: 

• Secures the Soil Laboratory at the end of the day; 
• Assists with general cleaning of Laboratory and equipment; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Customer and quality focus 
• Methodical 
• Ability to use initiative 
• Good leadership skills 
• Good planning and organizing skills 

Technical: 

• Basic knowledge of Chemistry and Laboratory procedures and practices
• Good display of the use of Laboratory equipment 
• Good display of proper Laboratory techniques 
• Knowledge of basic computer applications 
• Basic knowledge of the ISO standards 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Successful completion of Secondary Level Education, with one (1) CXC and one (1) year’s work experience. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Exposure to harmful chemicals, fumes and dust. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.