Vacancy title:
Biotechnologists

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Pharmacy and Poisons Board

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 14 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:
The position is responsible for the day-to-day regulatory activities of implementing standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of biological and other pharmaceutical products through quality control testing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementing and interpreting policies, rules, guidelines, standards and procedures for laboratory testing and lot release of registered biological products
• Preparing and performing routine basic laboratory procedures and tests according to specifications
• Handling, labelling, and disposing of hazardous materials in accordance with laboratory procedures
• Applying routine laboratory safety procedures and recognizing unsafe conditions
• Maintaining inventory of raw materials, parts, components, and equipment
• Coordinating receipt and testing of biological and pharmaceutical samples
• Sampling medicines during post-market surveillance and investigative sampling
• Participating in out-of-specification and failure investigations
• Maintaining chemical and equipment traceability records
• Maintaining laboratory environmental logs
• Documenting laboratory data and results according to established procedures

Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

• Have a bachelor's degree in any of the following: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Biomedical Sciences
• Membership with a relevant professional body in good standing
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Application Requirements:
Candidates must submit:

• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Academic transcripts and certificates
• KRA PIN
• NCPWD certificate (for persons with disability)
• Passport photo

Important Notice:

• Shortlisted candidates must submit clearance certificates from KRA, EACC, Credit Reference Bureau, and Kenya Police
• Original certificates and national ID/passport must be presented during interviews
• Providing false information is an offence
• PPB does not charge any recruitment fees
• PPB is an equal opportunity employer
• Persons with disability, female candidates, and marginalized/minority groups are encouraged to apply

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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