Vacancy title:
Principal Laboratory Analyst (Research, Innovation & Knowledge Management)

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

Jobs at:
National Quality Control Laboratory

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, November 16 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is a State Corporation within the Ministry of Health for Quality Control of Medicines on behalf of Government.

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Performance verification of columns, class A glassware and methods of analysis;
• Implementing biosafety and biosecurity framework in the Laboratory;
• Adherence to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) instructions for each chemical;
• Managing of Analytical samples by ensuring that they are well labelled, sorted and stored appropriately as per the manufacturer requirements;
• Implementing quality management system and risk strategies;
• Participating in internal audits including carrying out investigations, undertaking Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs);
• Cleaning of specialized equipment;
• Implementing the Laboratory’s waste management plan and procedures; and
• Participating in surveys including Post market Surveillances of HPTs.

Person Specifications:

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Laboratory Analyst or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Membership to a professional body and Registration Certificate where applicable;
• Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested persons who meet the minimum criterion are requested to submit applications enclosing copies of the following documents:

• Duly filled NQCL employment application form
• National Identity card
• Relevant academic and professional certificates
• Duly signed application letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae with three Referees

Interested applicants must submit both hard copy and soft copy (PDF format) applications. Hard copy applications must be sealed, clearly marked “confidential” and indicate the job reference number corresponding to the position applied for.

Address and deliver to:

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

National Quality Control Laboratory

University of Nairobi

School of Pharmacy Building 2nd Floor – KNH

P.O. Box 29726 – 00202

NAIROBI

Soft copy applications should be submitted to 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 16th November, 2026, not later than 2359 hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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