Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst (Biologics & Biopharmaceutical)
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NQCL is recruiting a Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst in Nairobi to perform pharmaceutical quality-control work focused on biologics and biopharmaceuticals. The role covers laboratory procedures and standards, CAPA, data security, operations, equipment qualification, reporting, and supervision of laboratory staff.
- Principal role with NQCL, a Ministry of Health state corporation.
- Develop procedures and maintain WHO and ISO 17025 laboratory practices.
- Oversee CAPA, data security, budgets, procurement, and daily laboratory operations.
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NQCL is recruiting a Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst in Nairobi to perform pharmaceutical quality-control work focused on biologics and biopharmaceuticals. The role covers laboratory procedures and standards, CAPA, data security, operations, equipment qualification, reporting, and supervision of laboratory staff.
- Principal role with NQCL, a Ministry of Health state corporation.
- Develop procedures and maintain WHO and ISO 17025 laboratory practices.
- Oversee CAPA, data security, budgets, procurement, and daily laboratory operations.
- Qualify analytical equipment and prepare reagents, standards, and reference materials.
- Supervise technicians and laboratory assistants and produce technical reports.
- Closing date listed as 16 November 2026.
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Original source description
Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst (Biologics & Biopharmaceutical)
2026-10-27T12:45:37+00:00
National Quality Control Laboratory
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https://nqcl.go.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Science & Engineering, Healthcare, Civil & Government, Professional Services
KES
MONTH
2026-11-16T17:00:00+00:00
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National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) is a State Corporation within the Ministry of Health for Quality Control of Medicines on behalf of Government.
Job Specifications:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
Initiate the development and review of new procedures, guidelines in sample management;
Maintaining WHO good practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories and ISO 17025 standards;
Reviewing environmental control systems, investigating and issuing corrective and preventive action plans where necessary;
Communicating safety measures in the Laboratory and ensure availability of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and avail each hazardous chemical;
Maintaining data security, protection and tracking through the Laboratory information system;
Undertaking performance management of the department including performance contracting and appraisal;
Participating in preparation of work plans and ensuring efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory;
Generating requisition for approval and participate in departmental administrative plans including budgets and procurement plans;
Ensuring proper disposal of samples and reagents and Laboratory waste in accordance with all applicable procedures;
Performing routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to Standard Operating Procedures;
Participating in the resolution of client complaints relating to technical matters;
Updating records of recognized Reference materials including Chemical Reference substances, Buffer and cultures;
Participating in qualification of analytical equipment before commissioning and operating and troubleshooting instrumentation and perform preventive maintenance;
Preparing standard volumetric solutions and reagents following recognized formulas and experimental procedures;
Analyzing and recording test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs or narratives;
Supervising and instructing technicians and Laboratory Assistants;
Analyzing Out of Specification samples, radiopharmaceuticals and anti-cancers.
Capturing and updating relevant data and inventories for samples, reagents, microbes, solutions, equipment and animals related to testing and research of HPTs;
Participating in Laboratory Certificate Testing/ Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) testing scheme and other activities for assuring quality of test results; and
Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in compliance with the regulatory requirements.
Person Specifications:
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:
Cumulative service period of nine (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst or in a comparable position;
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Environmental Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist from Pharmacy and Poisons Board;
Membership to a relevant professional body;
Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health; and
Proficiency in computer application
Initiate the development and review of new procedures, guidelines in sample management
Maintaining WHO good practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories and ISO 17025 standards
Reviewing environmental control systems, investigating and issuing corrective and preventive action plans where necessary
Communicating safety measures in the Laboratory and ensure availability of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and avail each hazardous chemical
Maintaining data security, protection and tracking through the Laboratory information system
Undertaking performance management of the department including performance contracting and appraisal
Participating in preparation of work plans and ensuring efficiency in the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory
Generating requisition for approval and participate in departmental administrative plans including budgets and procurement plans
Ensuring proper disposal of samples and reagents and Laboratory waste in accordance with all applicable procedures
Performing routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to Standard Operating Procedures
Participating in the resolution of client complaints relating to technical matters
Updating records of recognized Reference materials including Chemical Reference substances, Buffer and cultures
Participating in qualification of analytical equipment before commissioning and operating and troubleshooting instrumentation and perform preventive maintenance
Preparing standard volumetric solutions and reagents following recognized formulas and experimental procedures
Analyzing and recording test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs or narratives
Supervising and instructing technicians and Laboratory Assistants
Analyzing Out of Specification samples, radiopharmaceuticals and anti-cancers
Capturing and updating relevant data and inventories for samples, reagents, microbes, solutions, equipment and animals related to testing and research of HPTs
Participating in Laboratory Certificate Testing/ Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) testing scheme and other activities for assuring quality of test results
Undertaking Continuous Professional Development in compliance with the regulatory requirements
Proficiency in computer application
Troubleshooting instrumentation
Preventive maintenance
Data security
Performance management
Budgeting
Procurement planning
Waste management
Client complaint resolution
Quality assurance
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Environmental Health or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist from Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Membership to a relevant professional body
Management Course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
bachelor degree
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