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Junior Laboratory Associate at Food For Education

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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
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Remote
Mid Level
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Posted 10 days ago (26 Aug 2026) Updated 8 days ago
How to Apply

Apply through the Food For Education portal at food4education1.careers.hibob.com.

Job Description

The Junior Laboratory Associate will perform sample collection, microbiological and chemical testing, and maintain rigorous documentation to support food safety analyses. The role contributes to quality assurance by ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards and internal procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • BA/BSc/HND in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology or a related discipline
  • • At least 2 years of hands‑on experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
  • • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic laboratory data systems

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Collect, label, store and dispose of food, water and surface samples according to approved procedures
  • • Conduct microbiological testing, including enumeration and detection of pathogens
  • • Perform routine chemical analyses as required
  • • Record test results accurately and generate laboratory reports
  • • Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures and work instructions
  • • Participate in proficiency testing, internal audits and inter‑laboratory comparisons