Assistant Technician, Testing Laboratory, Job in Kenya

Job Title	Assistant Technician, Testing Laboratory
Grade	KS9
Corporation/Organization	Kenya Bureau of Standards
Directorate	Metrology and Testing
Department	Testing
	a. Electrical Laboratory,
	b. Textile Laboratory,
	c. Mechanical and Civil Laboratory
Division	e. Polymers Laboratory
	f. Microbiology Laboratory
	h. Food and Agriculture Laboratory
	i. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
	j. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Section / Unit	a)	Analytical Chemistry (4)
	b)	Food science (3)
	c)	Agriculture (3
Location / Work Station	Head Office, Coast, MT. Kenya, North Rift, South Rift, North Eastern, Lake
Reporting Relationships
Reports to	Principal Laboratory Analyst
Direct Reports	N/A
Indirect Reports	N/A

 

 

Job Purpose

The job is responsible for testing of samples in laboratory and onsite inspection using    specialized measurement techniques and equipment/tools/instruments to check compliance to existing standards, company supplied methods and laboratory developed test methods in line with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Performs sampling and preparation of samples for analysis as specified in test methods protocols and requirements of international standards 
• Conducts chemical, biological, and engineering measurement/testing for standards development, product conformity assessment, product certification and industry applications to ascertain product characteristics and conformance to legal, statutory, and contractual requirements
• Provides input in preparation of test reports/certificates by entering obtained test results in the Laboratory Information Management System 
• Performs tests on intra-laboratory comparisons organized in the division as a quality assurance and control measure to ensure validity of results. 
• Performs scheduled in-house maintenance, calibration and intermediate checks and monitoring on assigned equipment in order to maintain accuracy of measurements. 
• Prepares and standardizes solutions, materials and reagents used in laboratory
• Maintains laboratory Quality System by carrying out assigned corrections and corrective actions arising from internal and external audits and assessments.
• Provides data for use in performing calculations on specific contributors to overall uncertainties based on identified budget
• Implements individual training programs as approved by laboratory management to ensure systematic personal development and delivery of testing services .
• Maintains laboratory safety standards by adhering to occupational health and safety policies with reference to testing of products and materials to meet the requirement of occupational health safety standard
• Receives samples and documents predetermined details, maintain a trail of sample status within the laboratory
• Takes part in internal and external quality systems assessments and audits
• Prepares and submits individual weekly and monthly performance reports outlining the extent of adherence to set targets and plans

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility N/A

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for assigned physical assets in the laboratory section/unit including equipment and standards estimated at KES 3 Million 

III.   Decision Making / Job Influence

Makes decisions using standard operating procedures

1. Working Conditions

Works occasionally in the office and predominantly within in the laboratory with exposure to chemical, electrical, mechanical, radiation and biological hazards;

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

Diploma/Higher Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

1. ISO/IEC 17025 Implementation certification
2. Personnel certification in Non-destructive testing

Previous relevant work experience required.

N/A

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Sample preparation techniques
• Basic statistics (mean, standard deviation, variance) to calculate and interpret data and conduct statistical analysis
• Laboratory quality management system (ISO 17025)
• Chemical spill clean-up procedures and hazard management plan
• Safety procedures and ability to store and handle chemicals safely
• IT skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication Skills
• Integrity
• Report writing skills

How to Apply

Please visit the careers page on KEBS website: https://www.kebs.org for detailed job profile/description and instruction on how to apply.

Interested and qualified candidates applications should be submitted either SOFTCOPY to recruitment@kebs.org or HARDCOPY sent by post or hand delivered to KEBS HQ office addressed to the address below, indicating VACANCY NAME on the envelope on or before 15th February, 2023 at 17:00 HRs, EAT enclosing/attach Cover

letter, a detailed CV with full details on education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of Testimonials, Academic Certificates and National Identification Card.

The Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards

Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road,

P.O. Box 54974 – 00200 NAIROBI.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• KEBS DOES NOT charge any fee in the recruitment process.
• Persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Academic Qualifications of external origin MUST be accompanied with a recognition and equation certificate from the relevant body in Kenya.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• All degree applicants for engineering related qualifications must be Registered as Graduate Engineers.
• The applicants must comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.