Biotechnologists - 5 Posts at Pharmacy and Poisons Board

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is the Drug Regulatory Authority established under the Pharmacy and Poisons Act, Chapter 244 of the Laws of Kenya. The Board regulates the Practice of Pharmacy and the Manufacture and Trade in drugs and poisons. The Board aims to implement the appropriate regulatory measures to achieve the highest standards of safety, eff...

 

Biotechnologists - 5 Posts

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare  , Science 

Job Purpose:

The position is responsible for the day-to-day regulatory activities of implementing standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of biological and other pharmaceutical products through quality control testing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Implementing, and interpreting policies, rules, guidelines, standards and procedures for the laboratory testing and lot release of registered biological products in the Kenyan market
  • Preparing and performing routine basic laboratory procedures and tests, as per specifications or work instructions
  • Handling, labelling, and disposing of hazardous materials in accordance with the laboratory procedures for handling of reagents and chemicals
  • Applying routine laboratory safety procedures, recognizing unsafe conditions and taking corrective or preventive action(s)
  • Maintaining an inventory of raw materials, parts, components or equipment
  • Coordinating receipt and testing of biological and pharmaceutical samples
  • Sampling medicines during post-market surveillance, investigative sampling
  • Participating in out-of-specification and failure investigations
  • Maintaining chemical and equipment traceability records
  • Maintaining laboratory environmental logs
  • Documenting laboratory data and results according to established procedures

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:

  • BSc Biotechnology
  • BSc Biochemistry
  • BSc Microbiology
  • BSc Biomedical Sciences
  • (from a recognized institution)
  • Be a member of a relevant professional body and in good standing
  • Be proficient in computer applications
  • Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Visit https://web.pharmacyboardkenya.org/careers/ for details and application. Applications must reach PPB on or before 14 October 2025 at 11:59 pm EAT.

Interested and qualified? Go to Pharmacy and Poisons Board on hr.pharmacyboardkenya.org to apply

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