Technician

Job Title:

Location: Gaborone, Botswana 3 Year Contract

Job Summary: The Technician will mainly take part in in Laboratory analysis of fuel samples.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares reagents and standard solutions
• Maintains glassware and equipment in operating conditions and service checks
• Supervises housekeeping of the laboratory
• Prepares lists of items to be purchased
• Receives samples for analysis and appropriate storage where necessary
• Performs petroleum product tests and maintains detailed records of all analysis
• Initiates or recommends corrective actions to improve, as may be necessary, the quality control activities/system of the laboratories to conform to the authorized policies and procedures, and with sound laboratory practice
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The candidate must hold a Diploma in Chemistry related field from a recognized institution
• Possess good presentation and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer software and data management skills
• Practical experience with use of various analytical equipment in a chemical testing environment will be an added advantage