Lab Technician (Lubricants/industrial consumables)

Nairobi, Kenya is hiring for the Lab Technician (Lubricants/industrial consumables) position in Nairobi, Kenya. This is a full time, mid level role. Qualification level: Bachelors; experience: 5 – 9 yrs. Our client is a leading manufacturer in the industrial lubricants and industrial consumables sector seeking to recruit a Applications close on 27 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct routine physical and chemical testing of lubricants, including engine oils, gear oils, and hydraulic fluids, in accordance with ASTM standards.
• Perform laboratory analyses to determine viscosity, flash point, pour point, density, moisture content, Total Base Number (TBN), and Total Acid Number (TAN).
• Inspect and test incoming raw materials, base oils, additives, and packaging materials to ensure compliance with approved specifications.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on laboratory testing experience within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
• Previous experience in a lubricants blending plant, petroleum testing facility, or petrochemical laboratory is highly preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of ASTM testing methods and laboratory equipment used in the physical and chemical analysis of lubricants…

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