Lab Technician

Job Description

Title: Lab Technician

Company Name: NGO Forum for Public Health

Vacancy: 01

Age: 20 to 40 years

Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 50000 (Monthly)

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

Published: 2 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ B.Sc/ M.Sc. in Chemistry / Bio- chemistry / Microbiology or Environmental Science from any reputed Public or private University.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 20 to 40 years
∎ Have a clear concept of drinking water and wastewater quality testing with different parameters.
∎ Ability to use Spectrophotometer, Laminar air flow, Autoclave, Incubator, Manifold, HACH DR300, DR900, 2100Q, HQ40d multi-meters and HANNA testing tools etc.
∎ Practical experience on pH, Turbidity, TSS, TDS, EC, DO, COD, BOD, E. coli, TC, FC.
∎ Have a clear concept of drinking water and wastewater quality testing with different parameters.
∎ Ability to use Spectrophotometer, Laminar air flow, Autoclave, Incubator, Manifold, HACH DR300, DR900, 2100Q, HQ40d multi-meters and HANNA testing tools etc.
∎ Practical experience on pH, Turbidity, TSS, TDS, EC, DO, COD, BOD, E. coli, TC, FC.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Plan, collecting samples, testing, conducting the E. coli and other physical, chemical parameters and conducting FRC tests and disseminating the results and follows up.
∎ Ensure HTH mother solution standard and Free Residual chlorine value standard at Rohingya Refugee Camp level.
∎ Discussing and answering any questions regarding the water quality test results.
∎ Provide technical support to field-based sample collection & preserving data in assigned database.
∎ Calibration of Equipment like HANNA Conductivity meter, PH meter, Spectrophotometer, DR300, DR900, DR2100, Turbidity meters etc.
∎ Receiving, labeling and safely storing water samples to be tested.
∎ Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment.
∎ Conducting a range of tests to determine the composition, quantity, and quality Effluent test of fecal sludge, including tests for pH, DO, BOD, COD, TSS, and other parameters.
∎ Determining and performing water quality needed for the Microbiological test (E. Coli, Total coliform, Fecal coliform), Chemical test (As, Fe, Mn, F, Cl-, NO3- , Pb etc.) as well as physical test (EC, TDS, Turbidity, Color, odor).
∎ Adhering to strict safety protocols to ensure the safe handling of fecal sludge and other hazardous materials.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Job Highlights:
∎ Provision of quality WASH services to the Rohingya refugee population in Ukhiya Upazila, Cox's Bazar District.
∎ The duration of the contract will be until December 31, 2025.

Read Before Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.

Note: Application sent by email will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with NGO Forum's Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist Financing.

ATTENTION:• NGO Forum aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• NGO Forum is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• NGO Forum reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of NGO Forum.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.