• Application Deadline: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Laboratory Assistant (Chemist)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Kaduna




• Job Field Science 
  
  

Responsibilities

Chemical Testing & Analysis:

• Perform routine and advanced analyses such as titration, pH analysis, moisture content determination, viscosity measurement, and capacitance measurement.


• Conduct wax analysis, immersion density measurement, and lab batch preparation for testing and development purposes.


• Prepare reagent solutions of specific strengths, ensuring accuracy in formulation.

Lab Maintenance & Safety:

• Ensure the laboratory environment complies with safety and regulatory standards for handling hazardous materials.


• Maintain, calibrate, and validate laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.


• Follow strict protocols for waste disposal and chemical handling to maintain a safe working environment.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Document all experiments, results, and observations accurately in lab notebooks and reports.


• Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory activities.


• Support quality control and R&D teams with detailed analytical reports.

Collaboration & Training:

• Work closely with production, quality assurance, and R&D teams to support manufacturing and process improvements.


• Train junior staff or team members in analytical techniques and safety protocols as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related discipline.


• Proficiency in analytical techniques such as titration, pH analysis, viscosity and moisture measurements, and capacitance analysis.


• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in an explosive plant or chemical manufacturing industry.


• Awareness of ISO or equivalent quality management systems is advantageous.


• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable results.