Senior Analyst Job in Mombasa, Kenya


Senior Analyst – Instrument Laboratory

Work station
: Mombasa

1.0    Objectives

  • Test food and non-food products and any other items which require elemental/instrumental analysis in accordance standard operating procedures, techniques, national, international and industry standards or clients’ guidelines
  • Train and supervise subordinate personnel and analysts and stress the need  for accuracy and reliability in order to provide quality work from the analysis process
  • Ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC system and more especially ISO 17025. In addition ensure GLP compliance where applicable
2.0    Specifics tasks
  • Responsible for implementing residue testing through good laboratory practice and according to OECD guidelines
  • Ensure that tests that require GC-MS analysis on various products are carefully planned and
  • Ensure good instrumental techniques for other instruments e.g. LC MS/MS, LC MS, ICP, UV-Visible, AAS, Vicam Fluorometer, Bomb calorimeter etc, are employed at all times
  • Ensure that all tests, reporting and filling of test information are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC system and more especially ISO 17025
3.0    Profile
  • At least a Degree Chemistry or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
  • 2 years laboratory testing experience preferably in a multi-purpose laboratory.
  • Good knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 9001, GLP and HSE standards.
  • Working knowledge of laboratory instruments such as the GLC, ICP, AAS, GCMS, LCMS/MS, UV/Visible, XRF, IR and Fluorometer.
  • Have sound knowledge of laboratory work particularly instrumental methods used in trace analysis.
Interested candidates should submit their detailed resume to senioranalyst2013@gmail.com no later than Monday, 20th May 2013 – please mention “Senior Analyst Vacancy” on the subject line

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.