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Laboratory Quality Assurance Technologist
CountyKisumuCityKisumuContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-16Close date2026-10-06Experience5 yearsSourceJob in Kenya
quality assurancelaboratory technologistKisumuKEMRImedical laboratoryGCLPauditsseniorfull timeresearchinternshipfinance
AI summary
KEMRI is hiring a Laboratory Quality Assurance Technologist in Kisumu to develop and monitor quality assurance compliance, coordinate internal and external audits, maintain QMS documentation, and support staff training. The role requires a diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent, at least 5 years of laboratory quality management experience, and training in GCLP and/or GCP.
- Senior-level role requiring 5+ years of laboratory quality management experience
- Mandatory GCLP and/or GCP training required
- Involves internal audits, CAPA management, and document control
- Application submitted via KEMRI e-recruitment portal
- Deadline: 10 June 2026
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in KisumuThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
- Laboratory Quality Assurance Technologist - Kisumu
- Key
Responsibilities
- Develop, monitor and implement quality assurance compliance objectives and programs and report on progress/ level of compliance.
- Participate in the development, review, update and implementation of quality policies, procedures and monitoring tools.
- iaise with managers and operating staff within the laboratories to ensure that QA/QC procedures are continuously monitored with well documented corrective action where appropriate.
- Collate and analyse performance data and charts against defined parameters.
- Organise internal audits as per identified auditable areas, train internal auditors, co-ordinate internal audits and ensure document all audit findings are documented.
- Liaise with the external auditors, monitors and inspectors in conducting audit activities including scheduling audits, facilitating audits and working with relevant staff to implement actionable areas/findings.
- Maintain laboratory staff training database, identify and coordinate quality related training needs, develop training programs and materials and conduct training.
- Promote quality achievements and performance improvement within and throughout the laboratories.
- Coordinate regular QMS performance meetings with designated personnel from each laboratory discipline to communicate objectives, discuss performance and identify areas of improvement.
- Ensure maintenance and control of laboratory QMS records and documentation.
- Prepare and submit reports as and when required.
- Prepare research papers for presentation at conferences or publication.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
- Vacancy
Requirements
- Diploma in any of the following fields: Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory sciences, Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Mandatory
- At least 5 years'
Experience
- in laboratory quality management within a research or clinical laboratory. Mandatory
- Training in GCLP and/or GCP. Mandatory
- conducting internal audits, CAPA management, proficiency testing, equipment qualification, and document control. Mandatory
- Excellent report writing and analytical skills Skills & Competencies
- Planning and Organizational skills; Skills & Competencies
- Communication and reporting skills; Skills & Competencies
- Interpersonal skills; Skills & Competencies
- Creativity and Innovativeness; Skills & Competencies
- Critical thinking skills Skills & Competencies
- Team player. Skills & Competencies
- Method of application
- If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,
- https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN01017?utm_source=Jobinkenya
- Deadline
- 10/06/26
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