Lab Technician at BURN

Main roles and responsibilities

1)      Product Testing

• Conduct tests on BURN products and competitor products
• Conduct tests on cookstove fuels to evaluate performance
• Tests include: Water Boiling Tests, Controlled Cooking Tests, Kitchen Performance Tests, Safety Tests, Moisture Content Test
• Assistance in durability testing, as needed and on availability (guided by Research & Testing Engineer)

2)      Data Analysis & Reporting

• Organize and manage datasets of test results
• Analysis and reporting of test results

3)      Methodology Development & Improvement

• Develop and refine testing methodologies, procedures
• Develop and improve lab safety protocol

4)      Physical Lab Set-Up and Maintenance

• Help setup the physical lab in Kenya
• Acquire necessary equipment & supplies
• Maintain cleanliness of lab as well as equipment
• Manage testing samples and inventory of stoves

Requirements (E – essential, D – desirable):

• E- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering
• E- Familiarity with data collection & analysis (Microsoft Excel)
• E- Attention to detail, precision, and accuracy
• D- Experience in a research position, whether a university project or professional
• D- Excellent organization and categorization skills
• D- Excellent written communication skills for reporting