Senior Technician- Quality Assurance Section (Grade C/D)

Qualifications and Experience

a. BSc. Degree from a registered and recognized University in any of the following areas of specialization: Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry.

b. KSCE mean Grade C+ (plus) or equivalent and above.

c. Have relevant working experience in a busy Teaching, Research, or Quality Control Laboratory.

d. Experience in operating analytical equipment such as LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, HPTLC, and XRF will be an added advantage.

e. Be computer literate.

a) Maintain current Good Laboratory Practices.

b) Ensure proper handling of test samples and proper sample preparation before analysis.

c) Prepare and review standard operating procedures, documents, and records as prescribed by ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

d) Carry out analysis using analytical instruments such as LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, FTIR, UV-VIS, HPTLC, XRF

e) Operate general laboratory equipment like freeze-driers, rotary evaporators, and centrifuges.

f) Ensure both periodic and routine inspection of laboratory instruments and documentation of certificates from external calibrations.

g) Ensure proper documentation of Materials Safety Data Sheets for chemicals, reagents, and products.

h) Assist local and international students and researchers in conducting research.