Senior Principal Laboratory Technologist Job PSCK

Senior Principal Laboratory Technologist Job. Administration Jobs In Kenya

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Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Principal Laboratory Technologist CSG 8 or in a relevant and comparable position in the wider public Service;
• a Diploma in any of the following fields; -Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Building/Civil Engineering, Earth or Sciences Biotechnology from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Higher Diploma in any of the following; Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Environmental Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Hematology, Histology and Cytology, Building/Construction/Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences from a recognized institution; and
• demonstrated professional and managerial capabilities in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

• coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units/sections /districts;
• preparing and implementing work plans and programs;
• ensuring submission of samples to reference and corroborating research institutes;
• revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications and standards and overseeing proficiency testing;
• coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal;
• managing laboratory supplies;
• facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment;
• providing technical advice on biosecurity matters;
• ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice;
• implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025);
• liasing and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of Laboratory findings; and
• mentoring and training of staff in the Department.

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