Job Ref: KVVPI/ QAA/004/01/2022
Job Purpose
The job holder does housekeeping activities.
Duties and Responsibilities

Collecting used laboratory apparatus and equipment from various laboratories an assemblage to the decontamination unit
Cleaning and preparation of laboratory apparatus for sterilization process in autoclaves.
Participating in the weighing of media components, media preparation and sterilization
Decontaminating of used glassware, laboratory clothes, laboratory wastes to kill the biological contaminants 
Reporting to Senior Quality Assurance Officer on stock levels for cleaning materials and detergents
Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and the lab floors
Disposing laboratory wastes in safe and healthy manner
Undertaking laundry services and providing clean personal protective wear (lab coats and uniforms) to the laboratory personnel
Issuing of personal protective wear (lab coats, dust coat, overall, clean room wear and uniform) from Laundry unit
Assisting in labelling, and packing of finished products
Filing of daily laboratory records;
Performing shift and 'on-call' as directed
Performing basic analytical work namely pH determination, serum separation and centrifuging of serum
Performing daily checks on freezers, fridges, hot and cold rooms and recording the readings for the attention of the supervisor
Participating in labelling and packing of finished products
Optimal use of resources in the Quality Assurance process to reduce wastage and costs

Academic and Professional Qualification

A Diploma course in Life sciences such as Applied Science, Medical Lab Science, from a recognized institution
KCE-Division IV/ K.C.S.E- D+ with pass in Mathematic/Physics, Biology and Chemistry

Work experience

3 years’ work experience as Quality Assurance Assistant III or at least 5 years’ work experience in a similar position in a Research Institution or its equivalent

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes

Good housekeeping skills
Computer literate.
Be a team player