Healthcare · Full-time
Official sourceLaboratory Technologist[1]
KenyaMid level · Not stated10 posts openCloses Monday, 2 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 13 Oct 2026
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About this role
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Role overview
The State Department for Mining in Kenya is looking for a full-time Laboratory Technologist. This role is suitable for current public officers with experience in laboratory work, particularly in precious stones identification and related technical tasks.
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What you will do
- Collect and analyse samples.
- Prepare laboratory reagents.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Prepare technical reports and certificates of analysis.
- Extract, isolate, identify, and quantify drugs.
- Perform proficiency testing and quality monitoring or surveillance.
- Maintain analytical databases, laboratory stores, records, and equipment.
- Evaluate laboratory equipment and chemicals technically.
- Formulate laboratory technical standards.
- Train laboratory technicians.
Requirements
- Must have served at least one year as a Laboratory Technologist II CSG '11' in the Public Service and have a total of 10 years working in civil service.
- Hold a diploma in Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry) or Biotechnology from a recognised institution.
- Have completed a certificate course in gemmology.
- Have experience in precious stones identification.
- Have completed a supervisory skills course.
- Demonstrate merit and ability through work performance and results.
- Be a serving public officer.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Monday, 2 November 2026.