Senior Laboratory Analyst (Quality Control and Instrumentation Checks) at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Senior Laboratory Analyst (Quality Control and Instrumentation Checks)
Advert No : NQCL NO.17/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 7
No. of positions: 1

a. Job Specifications
An officer at this level will work under the supervision of a senior officer.
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
(i) Implementing Standard Operating Procedures;
(ii) Preparing Samples, solutions and reagents for testing;
(iii) Assisting in setting up the necessary requirements to perform Certificate Tests (PTs) and or Inter Laboratory Comparison (ILC) Tests
(iv) Assigning column numbers after verification exercise -
(v) Performing Class A glassware verification process
(vi) Carrying out performance verification on analytical equipment (weight checks on analytical balances, pH meter etc…)
(vii) Implementing Biosafety and biosecurity framework in the laboratory.
(viii) Implementing quality management systems and risk strategies
(ix) Cleaning of specialized equipment;
(x) Validating of cleaning processes, including glassware, equipment and Biological analysis surfaces;
(xi) Participating in Identification of risks in the laboratory and mitigation measurers
(xii) Participating in surveys, including Post Market Surveillances of HPTs

b. Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Cumulative service period of three (3) years at the grade of Laboratory Analyst II or in a comparable position;
(ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
(iii) Proficiency in computer applications.

TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT
Successful candidates shall be placed on contract for a period of one (1) year. Other terms and conditions of service shall be guided by the provisions of the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available at: https://nqcl.go.ke

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants must adhere to the following application instructions. Submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications as outlined below.

Required Documents:
1. Copy of National Identification Card
2. Duly signed application letter
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

NOTE
NQCL is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion for qualified applicants from all backgrounds including persons living with disabilities. Submission Guidelines: - Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied
for.

Deliver to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer
National Quality Control Laboratory
University of Nairobi
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100
NAIROBI

Soft copy applications must be sent via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
Applications must be submitted by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.