Laboratory Standards Officer N5 at Nkana Water & Sewerage Company

Nkana Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) is a Commercial Water Utility Company engaged in the business of providing water supply and sanitation services to its customers in Kitwe, Kalulushi and Chambishi. The Company is committed to “Delivering Excellence” in line with the Company’s vision “To be a symbol of excellence in the water and sanitation industry.”

In a bid to enhance service delivery and customer service management, NWSC is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position:

LABORATORY STANDARDS OFFICER N5 (X1)

Job Purpose

Enforce all guidelines in line with ISO 17O25 and other internal-laboratory standards.

• To ensure that all the requirements for competence of testing are consistent with ISO 17025 requirements;
• To ensure that all equipment not fit for use is labelled accordingly;
• To ensure chemicals are stored according to compatibility;
• To ensure Laboratory/environment temperature is recorded weekly;
• To ensure that procedures for sample handling, transportation and storage are in order to prevent contamination or sample deterioration;
• To ensure that Laboratory reagents and chemicals in the Laboratory are fit for use, well labeled complete with expiry dates;
• To ensure that all expired reagents are disposed of accordingly;
• To ensure documentation consistent with ISO 17025 is available;
• To ensure that all Laboratory instruments/equipment are serviced according to due dates and to have evidence of calibration for all Laboratory equipment/instruments ;
• To ensure that inter-lab samples are collected and tested on a scheduled basis and results available on demand;
• To ensure that the Laboratory Conducts Proficiency Tests once a year;
• To ensure statistical analysis is done on a monthly basis for selected tests;
• To ensure that QC samples are used for all analysis;
• To ensure that external samples are received, recorded and stored accordingly;
• To ensure glassware is well washed according to instruction to avoid cross contamination;
• To ensure all external samples are kept after analysis for a period of 14 days before disposal;
• To ensure that instruments that need internal calibrations are done accordingly and evidence available that the service has been done and by whom;
• To carry out any other duties as delegated by the supervisor which can include analysis of selected samples; and
• Prepare reports as required/requested.

Job Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits including Mathematics and English language;
• Degree in Natural Sciences or any related Sciences;
• Two (02) years working experience in a busy Laboratory; and
• Must not be more than 45 years of age.

Personal Attributes Required for the Job

• Must be honest and of sober character;
• Must meet deadlines in all their work;
• Should be a team player; and
• Available when called upon (outside normal hours) when need arises.

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