Chemist

Job Description

Title: Chemist

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Satkhira (Tala)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.

• 2 to 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of experience in laboratory work related to water quality testing.

Competencies

• Hands-on experience in microbiological testing (TC, E. coli, TPC) and physicochemical water analysis.

• Working knowledge of GLP, instrument calibration, and laboratory record keeping.

• Basic skills in procurement coordination and documentation.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and email communication.

• Good communication skills in Bangla and English.

• Willingness to work at the plant site in Tala, Satkhira, and to travel to the other plants when required.

• Strong discipline, honesty, integrity, and professional conduct.

• Commitment to the organization`s Child Safeguarding, PSEA, and Gender Policy.

Job Context

• Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.

• Uttaran Paani Project is a social enterprise initiative that produces and distributes safe drinking water through three water treatment plants in southwestern Bangladesh. It operates as part of Uttaran Communities.

• Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- “Chemist” for the Uttaran Paani Project.

• Reports to: Project Operation Manager.

• Employment Status: Contractual (initial 6 months, extendable based on performance)

Key Responsibilities:

• The Chemist will oversee all laboratory testing, quality control, and quality assurance activities across the three water treatment plants. The role ensures that the water produced meets applicable quality and food safety standards through rigorous physicochemical and microbiological analysis.

Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance

• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) across all laboratory areas.

• Ensure all instruments and equipment are clean and in proper working condition.

• Support laboratory improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with internal quality control standards and food safety requirements.

Water Sampling and Analysis

• Collect water samples from plant machinery across all three plants.

• Conduct microbiological testing (Total Coliform, E. coli, Total Plate Count) weekly, or twice weekly when operationally required.

• Perform routine physicochemical analysis according to the established testing schedule.

• Test specific parameters at designated sampling points across the production process.

Equipment Calibration and Inventory Management

• Calibrate and verify laboratory instruments, meters, and testing devices regularly to ensure accurate and reliable results.

• Oversee the procurement of laboratory equipment, reagents, and chemical consumables.

• Coordinate with vendors on quotations, purchase orders, and timely deliveries.

External Coordination

• Coordinate the safe collection and submission of specialized water samples from all plants to external reference laboratories (e.g., ICDDRB or other authorized institutions).

• Manage payments, invoices, and documentation for external laboratory services.

Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate laboratory records, logs, monitoring sheets, and follow-up documents.

• Upload finalized external laboratory reports to the designated shared drive.

• Communicate regularly with the management team and carry out assigned technical tasks.

Other Responsiilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator to ensure effective project implementation.

• Salary: Negotiable, Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Compensation & other benefits: As per Uttaran`s Policy and Project Design.