Laboratory Technician at Africa Talent Contours Limited

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs sampling and quality surveillance of DLA capitalized products stored within DFSP DG.
• Maintains updated and accurate record of test results, both on paper and in the FMDE program.
• Carry out sampling and testing of petroleum products accurately and timely IAW the ASTM methods, MIL-STD-3004, AVAIR 00-80T-109, T.O. 42B-1-1, and other standards.
• Performs sampling on ships and verifies conformity to specifications of product receipts.
• Performs calibration, basic quality checks and minor troubleshooting of various laboratory equipment.
• Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as microscopes, centrifuge, agitators, viscosimeter, chemical balance scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
• Prepares reports and other documents as required.
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Performs coordination roles for environmental and safety.
• Upkeep cleanliness of work areas, apparatus and equipment
• Maintain and manage storage of samples and other hazmat’s.
• Performs other job, as directed.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires general chemistry lab skills including basic laboratory safety and best practices.
• Good mathematical and mechanical aptitude.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable effective liaison with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors, and clients, reports directly to the Senior Fuel Chemist
• Particular attention to detail, good project management skills.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must be contract-oriented and computer literate in Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Can lift to at least 15lbs.
• Can climb fuel tanks of at least 30ft.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING:

• Registered Chemist, Chemical Technologist or Chemical Engineer is highly desired but not required

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering, or other related field from an accredited university or college

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in fuel laboratory or analytical laboratory.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $1,020 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country.

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate