Laboratory Technician at Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GWASCO)

GRADE 5, (REF: GWASCO/HR/LT/01/2021/02) /2 POSTS.

Reports to    Technical Manager.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Technical Manager, supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing laboratory services in support of water treatment & sewer operations; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; provide training on proper laboratory test procedures and sample collection processes; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities entail:

• Responsible for performing chemical, biological and physical tests in water/sewerage
• Establish schedules and methods for providing laboratory analysis and quality assurance; identify resource needs; allocate resources accordingly
• Ensure compliance to policies and procedure iv)  Ensure safety standards are met
• Prepare relevant reports
• Provide laboratory training
• Participate in budget preparation
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of water analysis ix) Any other duties assigned by the Technical Manager

Job specification: requirements for Appointment (academic/professional qualification/experience)

• Level of Education: Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Equivalent
• Professional/Additional Qualifications:  On the Job Training
• Experience:   Two (2-3) Years.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Terms of Service

Three Years Contract

Direct reports

Laboratory Assistant

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate