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

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 Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Building/Civil engineering, Earth or Sciences Biotechnology from a recognized institution;
• A Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology). Environmental Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Building/Construction/Civil Engineering and Earth or Sciences from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated professional and managerial capabilities in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will 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