Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities;

• Ensure a tidy workplace in the Chemistry Lab

• Demonstrated proficiency in operating, troubleshooting, and interpreting results from advanced

analytical instruments, GC (Gas Chromatography), GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass

Spectrometry), ICP-OES / ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma), TOC (Total Organic Carbon

Analyzer)

• Proficient in water and soil testing, with strong skills in data interpretation and result accuracy.

• Familiar with quality system requirements, including method validation, calibration, traceability,

uncertainty estimation, and technical documentation.

• Maintains a list of inventory of the equipment of the Chemistry Department and ensures good

working conditions and adequate space allocation for this equipment.

• Check the test report and assist in the preparation of the reports

• Analyze chemical compounds or substances.

• Conduct quality control tests on construction materials.

• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when

needed.

• Supervise chemical lab technicians and train them on different tests as per the standards

• Resolve issues involving other departments as they relate to the Chemistry Lab

• Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.

• Evaluate laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements

as needed.

• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in environmental chemical analysis laboratories.

• Experience with Shimadzu analytical instruments

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and chemical handling procedures.

• Strong knowledge of USEPA, ASTM, ISO, and APHA analytical methods.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and laboratory skills.

• Attention to detail and high accuracy in reporting results.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication and report-writing skills.

• Basic computer skills (MS Office, LIMS is a plus)