Chemist

Job Description

Title: Chemist

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: --

Age: 23 to 40 years

Location: Satkhira

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ 1 to 2 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):NGO

Published: 26 Apr 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Microbiology

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 23 to 40 years
∎ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
∎ Hands-on laboratory testing experience
∎ Knowledge of regulatory compliance (BSTI, ISO)
∎ Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities
∎ Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
∎ Hands-on laboratory testing experience
∎ Knowledge of regulatory compliance (BSTI, ISO)
∎ Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Oversee and perform routine and non‑routine chemical analyses of water samples (raw, treated, and distribution) to ensure compliance with national drinking water standards and internal quality benchmarks.
∎ Collaborate with plant operators to fine‑tune coagulation, flocculation, filtration, and disinfection processes—adjusting chemical dosages (e.g., alum, chlorine) to maximize treatment efficiency, minimize costs, and reduce environmental impact.
∎ Lead small‑scale trials of novel treatment additives or alternative disinfection methods (e.g., UV, ozone) to address emerging contaminants and improve overall water quality.
∎ Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) regulations, WHO drinking water guidelines, and related ISO/BSTI standards; prepare compliance reports and liaise with regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
∎ Enforce strict laboratory and plant safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals; contribute to Uttaran’s environmental sustainability goals by recommending best practices for chemical use and sludge management.
∎ Develop, validate, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and data logs; generate weekly and monthly performance reports that guide management decisions and public transparency.
∎ Train and mentor junior lab staff and plant operators on proper sampling techniques, analytical methods, and safety procedures to build in‑house expertise and ensure operational continuity.
∎ Support Uttaran Paani’s outreach programs by participating in community workshops, explaining water quality parameters, and addressing stakeholder concerns to foster trust and awareness about safe water practices.
∎ Work closely with project managers, field engineers, and external consultants to integrate chemical testing insights into broader water supply initiatives, ensuring that technical findings translate into reliable service delivery.
∎ Project name: Uttaran Paani
∎ Job Responsibilities:
∎ Oversee and perform routine and non‑routine chemical analyses of water samples (raw, treated, and distribution) to ensure compliance with national drinking water standards and internal quality benchmarks.
∎ Collaborate with plant operators to fine‑tune coagulation, flocculation, filtration, and disinfection processes—adjusting chemical dosages (e.g., alum, chlorine) to maximize treatment efficiency, minimize costs, and reduce environmental impact.
∎ Lead small‑scale trials of novel treatment additives or alternative disinfection methods (e.g., UV, ozone) to address emerging contaminants and improve overall water quality.
∎ Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) and Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) regulations, WHO drinking water guidelines, and related ISO/BSTI standards; prepare compliance reports and liaise with regulatory bodies during audits and inspections.
∎ Enforce strict laboratory and plant safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals; contribute to Uttaran’s environmental sustainability goals by recommending best practices for chemical use and sludge management.
∎ Develop, validate, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), test methods, and data logs; generate weekly and monthly performance reports that guide management decisions and public transparency.
∎ Train and mentor junior lab staff and plant operators on proper sampling techniques, analytical methods, and safety procedures to build in‑house expertise and ensure operational continuity.
∎ Support Uttaran Paani’s outreach programs by participating in community workshops, explaining water quality parameters, and addressing stakeholder concerns to foster trust and awareness about safe water practices.
∎ Work closely with project managers, field engineers, and external consultants to integrate chemical testing insights into broader water supply initiatives, ensuring that technical findings translate into reliable service delivery.

Skills & Expertise:

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per company policy
∎ As per company policy

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Satkhira

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for Chemist "

Uttaran is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.

For more information about our work, visit www.uttaran.org.

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]

Company Information:
∎ Uttaran
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Address::
∎ House # 32 (Flat-B1), Road # 10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1209
∎ www.uttaran.net
∎ Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Application Deadline: 1 May 2025

Category: NGO/Development