Laboratory Analyst at Oloolaiser Water Company

Reporting To: Water Quality Assurance Officer
Department: Technical Department
Job summary: Perform water quality analysis tests in the company
Job Grade 5 (I)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out research and analysis using a wide variety of techniques, software and equipment.
• Analysing and interpreting data in an organized manna.
• Ensure data is recorded accurately and as per the demands of the prescribed guidelines
• Using a range of software, technique and equipment to carry out research and analysis
• Reporting and presenting results.
• Writing research papers, reports, reviews and summaries.
• Keeping up to date with scientific and technical developments.
• Ensuring that health and safety standards are adhered to
• Preparing product license documents and research/scientific staff.
• Developing new analytical methods.
• Take samples from residential plumbing and municipal distribution systems for lead analysis.
• Perform PH testing.
• Develop solutions to water quality problems.
• Conduct laboratory tests of water samples for chemical or microbiological parameters
• Assess the quality of taste and clarity of drinking water.
• Visit sites that may be causing pollution or contamination.

Requirements for Appointment

For direct appointment to this grade a candidate must have a BSc in analytical chemistry or Industrial Chemistry with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reliability and repeatability of Quality Control test results for raw materials, pyrethrum flowers, finished products and packaging materials.
• Identification and management of sampling points along the process
• Traceability of results to duplicate samples retained.
• Calibration and maintenance of equipment’s
• Testing results conformity to benchmarked test results and conformity to regulatory guidelines.