Laboratory Analyst at Meru University of Science and Technology

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) was established by the Kenya Government under Legal Notice No. of 18th July as a constituent college of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The idea of establishing a University goes back many years to the time when Njuri Ncheke (Council of elders of Meru people) conceived an idea of establishing an institution of higher learning in Meru. Consequently, the NJURI NCHEKE ELDERS set aside acres of land near the Njuri Ncheke’s Shrine at Nchiru for the same. In the mid-s, the elders initiated the process of establishing an institution of higher learning. It was decided that the Meru community raise funds for establishment of a College of Technology. As a result, Meru College of Technology (MECOTECH) was founded and opened its doors to its first batch of students in with an intake of fifty four students all of whom were enrolled in Agriculture. In Motor Vehicle Engineering and later in building courses were introduced. MECOTECH offered diploma and certificate courses in automotive engineering, agriculture and extension, information technology, accounting, electrical engineering, building and masonry and business administration, among others. MUCST had its first intake in May , admitting forty five students in three degree programmes: Bachelor of Commerce (B-COM), Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT), and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Bsc. IT). The institution has since grown to offer four Masters programmes, thirteen Degree programmes, eight Diploma and five Certificate programmes. MUCST was formally launched by His Excellency Hon. Mwai Kibaki C.G.H., M.P., President and Commander-In-Chief of the armed forces of the Republic of Kenya on Saturday 17th April, The objective of the University is to play a leading role in the development and expansion of opportunities for higher education and research in Agriculture, Forestry, Mining, Energy, Water and Environmental Science and arid and semi-arid lands. The University aims at becoming a regional leader in the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge in the area of Science and technology and related disciplines.Summary The laboratory analyst will be responsible for coordination of technical activities in the LC3-TRC Africa projects by ensuring that all testwork are done as scheduled.Key duties and responsibilities: Carrying out hands-on testing of cement and concrete.Operating and maintaining laboratory equipmentOrdering and maintaining a record of supplies, tools, and materialsDocumenting and compiling measurement resultsPromoting safe working environment in the laboratory.Preparation of laboratory reports. Required Qualifications Must have a minimum of Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Material science or its equivalent from an accredited and recognized institution.A certificate course on Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) or equivalent short courses on cement technology will be added advantage.