Senior Laboratory Assistant I – Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute

Job Summary
VPI.6
JOB Ref: KVVPI/SLA/002/02/2020 (One
Post)
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C or its equivalent.
Diploma in Life Sciences – Applied Biology/Microbiology/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry/Chemistry.
Two (2) years’ work experience in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities
Supervising laboratory assistants.
Healthy and safe disposal of Preparation Laboratory wastes.
Cleaning and Sterilizing of glassware, vaccine bottles and any other sterilisable materials used within the laboratory.
Issuing of glassware and other consumables to other laboratories.
Assisting in the collection of samples from experimental specimen/materials.
Carrying out laundry assignments.
Coaching attachees and interns.
Participating in the implementation and review of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensuring that staff under his/her supervision observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Cleaning and disinfection of surface and the lab floors.
Assisting in filling and capping of vaccines and vaccine diluent.
Preparing monthly reports.
Keeping and updating of laboratories’ records.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified Candidates are invited to send their application (10 copies), quoting the vacant position and Reference Number on both the cover letter and the envelope, and enclose their updated CV, Academic and Professional Certificates, a copy of their National Identity Card and daytime telephone contact. The Applications should be addressed to:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER KENYA VETERINARY VACCINES PRODUCTION INSTITUTE OFF ENTERPRISE ROAD, ROAD ‘A’ P.O. Box 53260 – (00200) NAIROBI
So as to reach the office on or before 13th March 2020 at 4.00 pm.

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