Job Title Laboratory AnalystGrade KS8
Corporation/Organization :Kenya Bureau of Standards
Directorate ;Metrology and Testing  
Department 

a) Bio-Chemical Testing
Division a) Microbiology Laboratory,
b) Food Laboratory & Agriculture Laboratory,
Section / Unit
a) Chemistry (8)
b) Food science (2)
c) Micro-biology (4)
Location / Work Station
a) KEBS Head Office, Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road  
b) Lake Region, Kisumu, on Kibos road (KEBS Complex)
c) Coast Region, Mombasa, Nkurumah road (KEBS Complex)
d) North Rift Region - Eldoret, off Oloo street (KEBS Complex)
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Principal Laboratory Analyst
Direct Reports N/A
Indirect Reports N/A
Job Purpose
The job performs analytical work by using laid down procedures to determine product properties and characteristics
using existing standards, customer supplied methods and laboratory developed test methods in line with
requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, while maintaining safety in the laboratories
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
a) Conducts chemical, biological, and engineering measurement/testing for standards development, product
conformity assessment, product certification and industry applications to ascertain product characteristics and
conformance to legal, statutory, and contractual requirements
b) Performs homogeneity, stability, selectivity, sensitivity, specificity, ruggedness, trueness, linearity, precision,
matrix effects and measurement uncertainty studies to establish test methods performance characteristics.
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c) Participates in Development, monitoring and Evaluation of proficiency test materials and House Reference
Materials (HRMS) by performing homogeneity, stability, repeatability and reproducibility studies on acquired test
items to establish reference values for proficiency test materials.
d) Verifies the correctness of test results by counter checking raw data and validates results and forwards for
approval
e) Maintains stock level for chemicals, reagents, glassware and equipment and other consumables by; developing
specifications, evaluation and inspection to ensure seamless provision of laboratory services
f) Implements the quality management system based on ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 to attain process efficiency,
continual improvement and facilitate trade.
g) Performs scheduled inhouse maintenance, calibration and intermediate checks on assigned equipment to
maintain accuracy of measurements.
h) Develops competence by training laboratory personnel on; Test methods, good laboratory practice; equipment
handling, maintenance and operation; and quality control programs to ensure business continuity.
i) Prepare individual weekly and monthly performance reports highlighting compliance to set targets
j) Implements and provides input in review of the laboratory quality systems.
k) Plans, and implements individual training programs as approved by laboratory management to ensure
systematic personal development and delivery of testing services
l) Performs assigned technical tasks in test method development
m) Provides expert advice to the legal department in court cases involving testing issues.
n) Gives recommendation on equipment, chemicals and reagents required for testing including designing simple
modifications and fixtures to facilitate performance of tests.
o) Applies good laboratory practices according to established protocols, safety guidelines and existing legislations
such Occupational Health and Safety Act of 2007 to ensure safe work practices. Performs proficiency testing/
interlaboratory comparisons organized in the division.as a quality assurance and control measure to ensure
validity of results.
p) Provides technical advisory services on product specifications and test methods in the development of national,
regional, and international product standards.
q) Performs laboratory assessments, technical and system audits, reviews audit findings, develops and implements
corrective/improvement action plans in the section.
r) Participates as a technical officer in key comparisons and pilot studies in chemical, biological and engineering
measurements organized at international level (BIPM) to demonstrate calibration and measurement capabilities
in chemical, biological and engineering at the highest level.
s) Monitors assigned equipment performance and maintenance. Implements approved research programs,
prepares reports on technical findings for submission to the supervisor.
t) Monitors quality control programmes in the laboratory by analysing data, using statistical techniques to establish
trends in order to ascertain process control.
u) Compiles data on the performance of the laboratory through weekly monthly, quarterly and annual reports to
monitor compliance to Customer service charter
v) Participates in review of laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for suitability and relevance in line with
international standard requirements.
w) Provides technical advisory services on product specifications and test methods in the development of national,
regional and international product standards.
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x) Evaluates new and customer supplied methods by conducting method performance characteristics assessment
to ascertain their suitability for adoption for use in the laboratory.
y) Performs homogeneity, stability, repeatability, and reproducibility studies on developed reference materials
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
N/A
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for assigned physical assets in the laboratory section/unit including equipment and standards estimated
at KES 5 Million
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
Analytical decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Works occasionally in the office and predominantly within in the laboratory with exposure to chemical, electrical,
mechanical, radiation and biological hazards;
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Mechanical engineering, Biotechnology, Food science, Agriculture,
Electrical engineering, Civil engineering, Textile Engineering, Biochemistry, and Biological Sciences.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
a) Registration with any of the following Professional bodies e.g.:
i. Engineers Board of Kenya;
ii. Kenya Chemical society;
iii. Physical Society of Kenya;
iv. Food Nutrition and Dietetics Board;
v. Kenya Institute of Management;
vi. Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board; and
Previous relevant work experience required.
N/A
Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
Functional
a) Sample preparation skills
b) Biological, Chemical and Engineering Measurement skills
c) Advanced statistics and data analysis
d) Test method development, validation and verification
e) Test result computation, validation and assessment skills
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f) Equipment maintenance, troubleshooting skills.
g) ICT skills
h) communications skills
i) Sampling skills
j) Integrity

The Kenya Bureau of standards (KEBS) is a statutory organization of the Government of Kenya established by the
Standards Act, Cap 496 of the laws of Kenya in July 1974. The mandate of KEBS is to provide Standardization,
Metrology and Conformity Assessment services through the Promotion of standardization in commerce and
industry, Provision of testing and calibration facilities, Control of the use of standardization marks, undertaking
educational work in standardization, Facilitation of the implementation and practical application of standards,
Maintenance and dissemination of the International System of Units (SI) of measurements.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Please visit the careers page on KEBS website: https://www.kebs.org for detailed job profile/description and
instruction on how to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates applications should be submitted either SOFTCOPY to [email protected]
or HARDCOPY sent by post or hand delivered to KEBS HQ office addressed to the address below, indicating
VACANCY NAME on the envelope on or before 15th February, 2023 at 17:00 HRs, EAT enclosing/attach Cover
letter, a detailed CV with full details on education background, professional qualifications and relevant
experience together with copies of Testimonials, Academic Certificates and National Identification Card.

The Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road,
P.O. Box 54974 – 00200 NAIROBI.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

i. KEBS DOES NOT charge any fee in the recruitment process.
ii. Persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
iii. Academic Qualifications of external origin MUST be accompanied by a recognition and equation certificate
from the relevant body in Kenya.
iv. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
v. All degree applicants for engineering-related qualifications must be Registered as Graduate Engineers.
vi. The applicants must comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.