Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst (Biologics & Biopharmaceutical)

Job Specifications:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

Initiate the development and review of new procedures, guidelines in sample management;

Maintaining WHO good practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories and ISO 17025 standards;

Reviewing environmental control systems, investigating and issuing corrective and preventive action plans where necessary;

Communicating safety measures in the Laboratory and ensure availability of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and avail each hazardous chemical;

Maintaining data security, protection and tracking through the Laboratory information system;

Undertaking performance management of the department including performance contracting and appraisal;

Participating in preparation of work plans and ensuring efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory;

Generating requisition for approval and participate in departmental administrative plans including budgets and procurement plans;

Ensuring proper disposal of samples and reagents and Laboratory waste in accordance with all applicable procedures;

Performing routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to Standard Operating Procedures;

Participating in the resolution of client complaints relating to technical matters;

Updating records of recognized Reference materials including Chemical Reference substances, Buffer and cultures;

Participating in qualification of analytical equipment before commissioning and operating and troubleshooting instrumentation and perform preventive maintenance;

Preparing standard volumetric solutions and reagents following recognized formulas and experimental procedures;

Analyzing and recording test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs or narratives;

Supervising and instructing technicians and Laboratory Assistants;

Analyzing Out of Specification samples, radiopharmaceuticals and anti-cancers.

Capturing and updating relevant data and inventories for samples, reagents, microbes, solutions, equipment and animals related to testing and research of HPTs;

Participating in Laboratory Certificate Testing/ Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) testing scheme and other activities for assuring quality of test results; and

Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in compliance with the regulatory requirements.

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 Pharmaceutical Analyst or in a comparable position;

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Environmental Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;

Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist from Pharmacy and Poisons Board;

Membership to a relevant professional body;

Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health; and

Proficiency in computer application

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Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

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 hr@nqcl.go.ke copy to hrunitnqcl@gmail.com

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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