Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Grade: EPZA 9
Ministry /Corporation: Export Processing Zone - Authority
Directorate: Commercial and Technical Services
Department: Water and Sewerage
Division: N/A
Section / Unit: Sewerage and Environment
Location / Work station: Common Effluent Treatment Plant – Kinanie, Athi River

Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Principal Environment Officer
Direct reports: N/A
Indirect reports: N/A

Job Purpose
The position holder will be responsible for collecting, testing and analyzing water and wastewater samples to determine the physical, chemical and microbial components.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory, maintain equipment in a clean and properly functioning sate, clean and sterilize glassware and other laboratory equipment.
• Collect samples from plant influent, SBR, secondary influent, effluent, Chemicals/Scum/Screenings/Grit, industrial facilities effluent and other locations as maybe necessary.
• Prepare solutions and reagents in accordance with SOP’s and calibrate each equipment before daily use and record the information.
• Carry out the following analysis on samples; TSS, VSS, Temperature, Ph, BOD, COD, Specific weight, volume, weight, Chemical consumption, residual chlorine, fecal coliform and any other analysis as maybe necessary.
• Organizes and carries out quarterly testing for waste water quality control tests.
• Reading and recording results of tests carried out, maintaining records and report to the supervisor.
• Reviews test results for accuracy, consistency and validity.
• Reviews and maintain files of mandated testing procedures, reviews and implements testing or procedure changes as required.
• Maintain and track inventory, maintain accurate records, order supplies for the laboratory.
• Performance of other relevant duties assigned.

Job Dimensions:
• Financial Responsibility: N/A
• Responsibility for Physical Assets Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution;
• Decision Making: Make decisions using standard operating procedures IV. Working conditions: Work mainly in the field Job

Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
Diploma holder in chemical science, physical sciences or biological sciences Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Computer literate
• Meets the Requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution Previous relevant work experience required. Direct entry for Diploma holders

Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
• Have knowledge in the basic laboratory equipment
• Have knowledge in the basic laboratory protocols and safety.
• Have the ability to operate all basic laboratory equipment
• Have basic principles, practices and techniques of organic and inorganic chemistry and microbiology
• Have knowledge of laboratory tests pertaining to analysis of waste water samples
• Have general knowledge of the processes and treatment stages involved in waste water treatment.
• Good communication skills
• Team Management
• Effective communication skills

Remuneration:
Minimum Basic Salary Kshs. 27,072.00, maximum Basic salary Kshs. 47,912.00.
Total allowances Kshs. 29,000.00


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
Suitably qualified candidates should apply online in confidence using the GOOGLE FORMS and clearly indicate the Job Reference and the job applied for. Below please find the job Application link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXNAiaeh5tjrwGysxavTSt-9sbfwU0B3IK8nAnqKUtw6XVLA/viewform?usp=sharing 
Candidates should also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card.

Additional Requirements
Successful candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of the following documents;
• Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) and
• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

All applications should be filled and submitted not later than, 1st May 2023 at midnight East Africa Time.

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