Laboratory Analyst

Job Requirements:

• Experience in analyzing environmental samples with GC-FID (Gass Chromatographic – Flame Ionization Detector)laboratory equipment is a most
• Experience in analyzing environmental samples with AAS (Atomic absorption spectroscopy) laboratory equipment is a most
• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, natural sciences, chemical, civil or environmental engineering
• Ph.D. or MSc. or equivalent in a related subject is an added advantage
• At least 5-8 years' experience in relevant field
• Good knowledge of Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography Mass-Spec and AAS machine operation is a MUST

Job Description:

• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
• Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas
• Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products
• Set up and conduct chemical analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy
• Takes responsibility for all data reported.
• Overall analytical operations including QA/QC requirements
• Checking correctness of Analyses (Corrective actions)
• Care and maintenance of Laboratory equipment
• Care and safe storage of all lab equipment, samples bottles and Lab wares
• Preparation and standardization of reagents and chemicals
• Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
• Storage of all laboratory reagents, media and samples under proper conditions
• Laboratory safety and general Housekeeping
• Field sampling, preservation and Transportation.
• Scientifically analyze data to determine validity, quality, trends where possible and scientific significance and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects
• Perform tests and analysis including those for quality control
• Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys
• Knowledge Management and Client Support
• Support business development through contributing to the production and preparation of Expressions of Interest, Tenders, and Proposals etc.
• Any other legitimate work-related order as given by the Company's Executive Management.
• Research and Development
• Researches should be submitted to demonstrate the effect of developmental activities on the environment
• Researches should be fully completed to indicate other sources of pollution other than the common ones

Required Competency

• Must be organized and coordinated
• Pay attention to details
• Multi-tasking, target and result oriented
• Honesty with other strong moral values
• Excellent communication skills
• Competence in technical and scientific reports writing
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to make quick and accurate decisions
• Time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively use Microsoft office packages
• Ability to operate all the necessary environmental laboratory equipment

Salary: Attractive

Other benefits include leave allowance and 13th month allowance + HMO

Mode of Application: Qualified and Interested candidates should forward CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Deadline: Friday September10, 2021

 NB: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted