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Senior Laboratory Technologist

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Name:Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) 
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Industry: Government Administration
Website: http://www.publicservice.go.ke/
Description: The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and … The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years. The Commission then constituted of a chairman, a deputy chairman and fifteen members all appointed by the President. The Commission, since then, has handled matters of human resource management in the public service especially the civil service and local authorities. Constitution of Kenya, 2010 promulgated on 27th August 2010 reconstituted the Commission with a redefined and expanded mandate and a lean membership. View more View less
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Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: 10
Job Location: Kenya
Closing Date: Nov 2, 2026
Salary: Undisclosed
Job Category: Government, Laboratory Technologist, Science

Job Description

Advert Details

Advert Number: D115/2026

Position: Senior Laboratory Technologist

Job Scale: CSG 9

Ministry: State Department for Mining

Number of Vacancies: 2

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable (P&P)

Years of Experience Required: 10

Advert Category: For Serving Officers Only

Requirements for Appointment

  • Served in the grade of Laboratory Technologist II CSG '11' in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years.
  • Over 10 years working in mineral testing laboratory.
  • Certificate in gemmology.
  • Certificate in precious stones identification by ASSAY method.
  • Diploma in any of the following fields: Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry), Earth Sciences or Biotechnology from a recognized institution.
  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collecting, receiving and analysing samples.
  • Preparing laboratory reagents.
  • Maintaining laboratory equipment/ instrument.
  • Preparing technical reports and certificates of analysis.
  • Performing proficiency testing and quality monitoring/surveillance.
  • Maintaining analytical database, laboratory stores, records and equipment.
  • Undertaking technical evaluation for laboratory equipment, chemicals.
  • Formulating laboratory technical standards.
  • Calibration of the analytical equipment.
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Application deadline: Nov 2, 2026 · 11 days left to apply
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Key Skills

Quality Assurance  Laboratory Testing 
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