Laboratory Technician at Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)

Ref No: EPZA/15/04/2023

Job Purpose 
The position holder will be responsible for collecting, testing and analyzing water and wastewater samples to determine the physical, chemical and microbial components.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory, maintain equipment in a clean and properly functioning sate, clean and sterilize glassware and other laboratory equipment.
• Collect samples from plant influent, SBR, secondary influent, effluent, Chemicals/Scum/Screenings/Grit, industrial facilities effluent and other locations as maybe necessary.
• Prepare solutions and reagents in accordance with SOP’s and calibrate each equipment before daily use and record the information.
• Carry out the following analysis on samples; TSS, VSS, Temperature, Ph, BOD, COD, Specific weight, volume, weight, Chemical consumption, residual chlorine, fecal coliform and any other analysis as maybe necessary.
• Organizes and carries out quarterly testing for waste water quality control tests.
• Reading and recording results of tests carried out, maintaining records and report to the supervisor.
• Reviews test results for accuracy, consistency and validity.
• Reviews and maintain files of mandated testing procedures, reviews and implements testing or procedure changes as required.
• Maintain and track inventory, maintain accurate records, order supplies for the laboratory.
• Performance of other relevant duties assigned.

Academic Qualifications 

• Diploma holder in chemical science, physical sciences or biological sciences
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies 
• Computer literate
• Meets the Requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Direct entry for Diploma holders