Job Description

Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst (Biologics & Biopharmaceutical)

The National Quality Control Lab is seeking a Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst to support biologics and biopharmaceutical quality control activities in Nairobi. This is a two-year, on-site contract role responsible for technical laboratory operations, quality systems, sample management and departmental planning.

What you'll do

• Develop and review procedures and guidelines for sample management.
• Maintain compliance with WHO good practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories and ISO 17025 standards.
• Review environmental control systems, investigate issues and prepare corrective and preventive action plans.
• Carry out routine and complex technical procedures in line with approved standard operating procedures.
• Qualify analytical equipment before commissioning, troubleshoot instruments and support preventive maintenance.
• Analyse and record test data, then prepare reports using charts, graphs and written narratives.
• Support departmental work plans, performance management, budgets, procurement planning and day-to-day laboratory operations.

What you'll bring

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical quality control laboratory, particularly in biologics or biopharmaceutical testing.
• Knowledge of WHO good practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Ability to follow and apply standard operating procedures for technical testing, sample handling and laboratory records.
• Experience with analytical equipment qualification, operation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Strong data analysis and report-writing skills, with the ability to present test results clearly.
• Ability to manage laboratory safety requirements, including Safety Data Sheets, hazardous chemicals and laboratory waste disposal.

Nice to have

• Experience using a laboratory information system to support data security, protection and traceability.
• Experience managing recognized reference materials, including chemical reference substances, buffers and cultures.
• Experience responding to client complaints on technical laboratory matters.

What will be offered

• A two-year contract position, grade NQCL 5.