Principal Laboratory Technologist at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• coordinating provision of laboratory services in a number of units and sections;
• preparing and implementing work plans and programs;
• ensuring submission of samples to reference and collaborating research institutes;
• revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications and standards;
• coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal;
• overseeing proficiency testing;
• 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);
• liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings; and
• mentoring and training of personnel in the Department.

Qualifications

Direct appointment will be made from candidates who have:-

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C (Plain) or equivalent;
• Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Applied Biology; Science Laboratory Technology, Analytical Chemistry; Food Science Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology/ Laboratory Technology/ Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Working knowledge of computer applications; and
• Satisfactorily served at the position of Senior Laboratory Technologist or its equivalent for a minimum of three (3) years.