Description
Analytical and Diagnostic Services
Receive, register, final review of results and report on analyses,
Invoicing on lab management systems,
Client liaison,
Develop, evaluate, validate, and implement test methods,
Implement and update technical SOP’s,
Validate test methods in the laboratory,
Perform routine water and soil analyses on ICP-OES/ICP-MS instrument and other laboratory instruments,
Calibrate and maintain equipment,
Maintain and update lab book and filling of raw data, all reports, and Invoices for the project,
Plan work activities as directed by work schedule,
Do trouble shooting on equipment and procedures used,
Train personnel and interns on different techniques,
Maintain work area and facilities clean,
Quality Control
Maintain the quality control system; therefore, follow all procedures and SOPs in the quality control system,
Write and update methods and validation documents,
Monitor analytical standards,
Verify or calibrate equipment as required,
Laboratory Safety and compliance
Adhere to the Health and Safety regulations,
Supervise health and safety regulations in the lab,
Adhere to good housekeeping and GLP in the laboratory,
Requirements
National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Analytical Chemistry.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in water and soil analysis methods performing routing analysis on ICP-OES & ICP-MS instruments. Knowledge on how to process data and interpret data from the instrument is important.
Oversee and maintain the operations of the ICP-OES & ICP-MS instruments,
Troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibration and doing minor repairs,
Organizing workflow and ensuring that samples are tested in accordance with customer requests,
Coordinate proficiency testing
Registration with relevant scientific registration body is an advantage.
Computer literacy.
Communication and planning skills.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 MAY 2026
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