Senior Principal Laboratory Technologist - 10 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include: 

• Coordinating provision of   laboratory services;
• Preparing and implementing work plans and programs; 
• Ensuring submission of samples to reference and corroborating 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 and ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice;
• Implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025); and
• Liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Laboratory Technologist, CSG 8, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical/Applied/Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya; and 
• Demonstrated professional and managerial capabilities in work performance and results; and shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.