Principal Laboratory Technologist at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory role;
• Diploma any of the following fields: – Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Forensic Science, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Registration by a relevant and recognized regulatory body where it is applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying objects contaminated by exposure to radiation, such as trash, workers’ clothing, and discarded tools and equipment;
• Implementing, and testing systems and procedures to reduce volume and disposal of nuclear waste materials and contaminated objects;
• Analyzing and keeping custody of samples for nuclear forensics, food, consumer products and effluents;
• Undertaking leak tests on laboratory radioactive sources and equipment;
• Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation;
• Calibrating, operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, field instrumentation, and fixed monitoring systems;
• Demonstrating the appropriate use of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation;
• Maintaining a log of radiation detection equipment and instrumentation; and
• Keeping records of radiation sources, dose exposures, and unusual occurrences.