Lab Technician (Lubricants/industrial consumables) – Nairobi, Kenya

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the industrial lubricants and industrial consumables sector seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join their team in Nairobi.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting routine physical and chemical testing of raw materials, base oils, additives, and finished lubricants to ensure compliance with established quality standards. The role requires strong technical expertise in laboratory testing, adherence to ASTM testing methods, and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine physical and chemical testing of lubricants, including engine oils, gear oils, and hydraulic fluids, in accordance with ASTM standards.

Perform laboratory analyses to determine viscosity, flash point, pour point, density, moisture content, Total Base Number (TBN), and Total Acid Number (TAN).

Inspect and test incoming raw materials, base oils, additives, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with approved specifications.

Maintain accurate laboratory records, document test results, and prepare quality control reports to support product batch approval.

Ensure strict compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, laboratory safety procedures, testing protocols, and quality assurance requirements.

Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and performance checks on laboratory equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.

Identify and report out-of-specification results, participate in quality control checks, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.

Key Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.

3–5 years of hands-on laboratory testing experience within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.

Previous experience in a lubricants blending plant, petroleum testing facility, or petrochemical laboratory is highly preferred.

Strong practical knowledge of ASTM testing methods and laboratory equipment used in the physical and chemical analysis of lubricants.

Proficiency in laboratory documentation, data recording, and computerized systems such as LIMS, SAP Business One, or Zoho.

Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills, knowledge of laboratory safety procedures.

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