Laboratory Technologist Internship – Muranga CPSB

About the role

The Laboratory Technologist Internship offers hands‑on experience in a public service laboratory, supporting analysis of food, water, wastewater and beverage samples. Interns will work under supervision to perform sample preparation, analysis and waste disposal while gaining practical laboratory skills.

Key responsibilities

• Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glassware, surfaces and equipment.
• Documenting and receiving samples for analysis.
• Preparing laboratory reagents.
• Carrying out chemical and microbiological analysis on food, water, wastewater and beverage samples.
• Extracting, isolating and identifying drugs, pesticides and heavy metals from biological and miscellaneous samples.
• Disposing of laboratory waste safely.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Kenyan citizen, not older than 35 years.
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board, obtained within the last 24 months.
• Registration certificate and a valid practicing license issued by KMLTTB.
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Has not previously benefited from a similar internship or related work experience since graduation.

Required skills

• Laboratory glassware sterilization.
• Sample documentation and receipt.
• Reagent preparation.
• Chemical and microbiological analysis.
• Extraction and identification of drugs, pesticides and heavy metals.
• Computer application proficiency.