Laboratory Technologist - 5 Posts at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

For appointment to this grade

An officer must have a Diploma in any of the following; Applied Biology, (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Building/ Civil Engineering, Earth or Science Biotechnology from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities
This is an entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will include:- 

• (i)    Preparing laboratory reagents
• (ii)    Carrying out Chemicals/Microbiological analysis on sample.
• (iii)    Extracting, Isolating and identifying drugs, pesticides and heavy metals from biological and miscellaneous samples and disposing laboratory waste
• (iv)    Documenting and receiving samples for analysis 
• (v)    Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glass ware, surfaces and equipment