Senior Laboratory Analyst (Quality Control and Instrumentation Checks)
Nairobi
Posted 24 March, 2026
Deadline 14 April, 2026
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Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is a State Corporation within the Ministry of Health for Quality Control of Medicines on behalf of the Government. The Senior Laboratory Analyst (Quality Control and Instrumentation Checks), at position level NQCL 6, is responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of medicinal products through rigorous laboratory analysis and adherence to established protocols. This role involves both hands-on analysis and administrative oversight of laboratory procedures on a 1-year contract basis.
Key Responsibilities
SOP Management: Drafting and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent laboratory practices.
Sample Preparation: Preparing laboratory reagents, solutions, specimens, and samples for routine analysis.
Reporting: Generating accurate and timely test reports based on analytical findings.
Safety & Environment: Actively participating in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities to maintain a secure working environment.
Inventory Control: Conducting stock taking of chemicals and managing the laboratory inventory.
Quality Testing: Performing laboratory Proficiency Testing (PT) and Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) tests as guided by established protocols.
Equipment Maintenance: Cleaning specialized laboratory equipment and ensuring its proper function.
Sanitization: Decontaminating and sterilizing glassware used for biological analysis.
Process Validation: Validating cleaning processes for glassware, equipment, and surfaces used in biological analysis.
Requirements and Qualifications
A minimum cumulative relevant service period of six (6) years, with at least three (3) years at the grade of Laboratory Analyst I or a comparable position.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Valid membership to a professional body and a Registration Certificate where applicable.
High proficiency in computer applications.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must adhere to the application instructions and submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026.
Required Documents:
Copy of National Identification Card
Duly signed application letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates
Hard Copy Submission:
Applications must be sealed, clearly marked “Confidential”, and indicate the job reference number (NQCL NO.16/2026). Deliver to:
Ag. Chief Executive Officer,
National Quality Control Laboratory,
University of Nairobi,
School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital,
P.O. Box 29726 – 00100, NAIROBI.
Soft Copy Submission:
Send via email to: hr@nqcl.go.ke with a copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications by 17:00 hrs on 14th April, 2026. Required Documents include a Copy of National Identification Card, Duly signed application letter, CV, and Copies of relevant certificates. Hard copy applications must be sealed and marked "Confidential" with the reference number NQCL NO.16/2026, delivered to: Ag. Chief Executive Officer, National Quality Control Laboratory, University of Nairobi, School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – Kenyatta National Hospital, P.O. Box 29726 – 00100, NAIROBI. Soft copy applications must be sent via email to hr@nqcl.go.ke with a copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com.
