Senior Laboratory Analyst (Biologics and Vaccines Testing Analysis) at The National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Job Title : Senior Laboratory Analyst (Biologics and Vaccines Testing Analysis)
Advert No : NQCL NO. 12/2026
Terms of Service: Contract (1 Year)
Position Level: NQCL 6
No. of positions: 1

a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:
(i) Drafting and implementing standard operating procedures;
(ii) Preparing laboratory reagents, solutions, specimens and samples for routine analysis;
(iii) Generating test reports;
(iv) Participating in Environmental, Health and Safety activities (EHS);
(v) Stock taking (Including chemicals) and inventory management;
(vi) Performing laboratory PT /ILC tests as guided by the protocols;
(vii) Cleaning of specialized equipment;
(viii) Decontaminating and sterilizing glassware for biological analysis.
(ix) Validating of cleaning processes, including glassware, equipment and Biological analysis surfaces.

b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
(i) Cumulative relevant service period of six (6) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Laboratory Analyst I 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) Membership to a professional body and Registration Certificate where applicable;
(iv) 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.