Background

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi, Senior School, is seeking a qualified and dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our team on a full-time basis. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented individual with strong knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety practices to support science teaching and learning. The role involves preparing, maintaining, and organizing laboratory equipment and materials, assisting in practical sessions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Prior experience in a school or educational laboratory setting is an advantage.

Reporting to:

Head of Department, Science

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with science staff to prepare and manage materials, equipment, and demonstrations for practical work.
• Support teachers and students during experiments, ensuring correct use and care of equipment.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, including chemical handling, storage, disposal, and risk assessments.
• Prepare solutions, stains, and media for use in laboratories.
• Maintain inventory, manage procurement of materials, and ensure security of equipment.
• Supervise and support technical assistants/technicians, where applicable.
• Provide guidance on laboratory techniques, use of IT resources, and safety protocols.
• Care for flora and fauna in line with IB regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers and external organizations to source equipment.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting and resource planning.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Maintains punctuality, reliability, and positive working relationships.
• Actively contributes to school life and upholds the Academy’s ethos.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Laboratory Technology or related field.
• Prior experience in a school or educational laboratory setting is an advantage.
• Strong organizational, technical, and safety knowledge in laboratory management.
• Certificate of good conduct

• Liaise with science staff to prepare and manage materials, equipment, and demonstrations for practical work.
• Support teachers and students during experiments, ensuring correct use and care of equipment.
• Maintain safe laboratory practices, including chemical handling, storage, disposal, and risk assessments.
• Prepare solutions, stains, and media for use in laboratories.
• Maintain inventory, manage procurement of materials, and ensure security of equipment.
• Supervise and support technical assistants/technicians, where applicable.
• Provide guidance on laboratory techniques, use of IT resources, and safety protocols.
• Care for flora and fauna in line with IB regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers and external organizations to source equipment.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting and resource planning.

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong technical skills
• Strong safety knowledge in laboratory management

• Diploma or degree in Laboratory Technology or related field.
• Certificate of good conduct