Job Description

Principal Pharmaceutical Analyst (Sample Management)

National Quality Control Lab is seeking two Principal Pharmaceutical Analysts to lead sample management activities and support efficient laboratory operations. This is a two-year, on-site contract role based in Nairobi, Kenya, at Grade NQCL 5.

What you'll do

• Initiate the development and review of sample management procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with WHO good practices for Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories and ISO 17025 standards.
• Coordinate the receipt of samples and consignments, ensuring they meet applicable regulations and procedures.
• Maintain sample data security, protection and traceability through the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Monitor laboratory environmental conditions, report deviations, and support Environmental Health and Safety, biosafety and biosecurity requirements.
• Maintain repositories and inventories for manufacturer methods, validation data, client samples, client records, costing and certificates.
• Support departmental work planning, performance management, budgeting, procurement planning and day-to-day operations.

What you'll bring

• At least nine years of relevant work experience, including three years at Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst level or in a comparable role.
• A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a related field, in line with the employer’s stated criteria.
• Experience developing and applying procedures for pharmaceutical sample management.
• Working knowledge of WHO pharmaceutical quality control laboratory practices and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Experience using laboratory information systems to manage sample records, data security and traceability.
• Ability to verify quotations, invoices, methods of analysis and request forms against laboratory work undertaken.

Nice to have

• Experience preparing samples for disposal and managing sample disposal in line with approved procedures.
• Experience contributing to laboratory budgets, procurement plans and departmental administrative plans.
• Experience supporting performance contracting and staff appraisal processes.

What will be offered

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