Vacancy title:
Laboratory Analyst

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: HealthCare]

Jobs at:
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute ( KMFRI )

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, December 3 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

LABORATORY SERVICES

13.EXT/KMF/TEMP/13 – Laboratory Analyst (7 Posts)

a) Job Specification

Duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail;

1. Identifying the chemical and consumables required for an experiment;
2. Collecting and preparing samples and specimens, managing and safely disposing samples and specimens;
3. Maintaining the inventory of laboratory equipment; 
4. Carrying out experimental work;
5. Undertaking analytical work; 
6. Maintaining and preserving specimens and cultures; 
7. Recording of experimental data; 
8. Setting and maintaining laboratory equipment; 
9. Maintaining laboratory records; and 
10. Carrying out demonstrations of laboratory functions to clients/visitors.

b) Person Specification 

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Applied Biology, Food technology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
2. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C plus (C+) or equivalent;
3. Proficiency in computer applications;

c) Key Competencies and Skills

1. Communication skills
2. Interpersonal skills
3. Organizational skills
4. Computer proficiency 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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