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  • Date posted

    June 11, 2026

  • Closing date

    June 11, 2026

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree

  • Experience

    2–5 Years

Description

 

Competencies

01.Exercise sound judgment
01.Understand and resolve issues
03.Identify improvements
03.Push for innovation
04.Understand the job
05.Coordinate with others
06.Deliver efficiently
07.Drive for results
08.Eager to learn
09.Work in team
A1.Fundamental personal attitude
06.Ensure delivery

LAB TECHNICIAN

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Conducting quality control checks for all markers deployed in the program and any other fuel samples submitted for QC checks and timely issuance of results whilst maintaining the required HSSE standards

ROLE:

Co-ordination of sampling and timely submission of markers from all marker secure storage facilities.to the Lab for analysis.

  • Receipt, identification and analysis of the QA/QC samples. All samples will be analyzed in strict adherence to test methods and Standard Operating Procedures.

  • Ensuring timely and accurate submission of test results to all relevant Project Leads and internal stakeholders.

  • Execute the QA/QC tests for fuel marking program by applying the standard operating procedure

  • Ensuring equipment maintenance and calibration schedules are complied with to guarantee accuracy, reliability and efficiency of equipment. All equipment maintenance records shall be maintained.

  • Preparing and maintaining all marker inventory analysis data.

  • Secure Storage of all the QA/QC samples in a controlled environment where any access to the Laboratory by unauthorized persons must by sanctioned by the Program Lead.

  • Proper storage and timely disposal of retained fuel or Marker samples as per the specified duration.

  • Execute duties carefully yet efficiently whilst ensuring integrity of lab equipment and economic use of lab consumables.

  • Maintain high house keeping standards at the lab and liaise with housekeeping staff for support as necessary.

  • Maintain lab operations records/registers safely for easy of retrieval and ensure archiving is properly signed off.

  • Ensure that all markers in our inventory conform with defined product specification before deployment.

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of general policies, processes and procedures for SICPA Kenya

  • Ensure compliance with all SICPA policies, including those concerning Health, Safety and Environmental protection.

  • Managing critical Lab consumables and maintaining records of the same.

    Key competence

    • Oil movements and product handling-Awareness

    • Quality control and laboratories operation

    • Product Application and Technical awareness

    • Oil condition Monitoring and Analysis skill

    • Product classifications, investigation and Reporting awareness

    PROFILE:

    • Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Equivalent

    • At least 4years experience in a busy fuel testing laboratory

    • Zero tolerance for lack of controls

    • Self driven, honest, able to work independently to deliver results

    • Ability to pay attention to detail

    • Organized and efficient

    JOIN US!

    • Our success comes from our highly skilled and talented employees.

    • Respectful entrepreneurship and a long-term vision are key for success.

    • Our people contribute to a more secure world.

    • Diversity at all levels of an organisation is a strength.

    We offer an exciting and challenging role, with great potential for personal development within a unique organization in a fascinating and fast-growing industry. Your file will be handled with upmost confidentiality and discretion.

     

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