Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
Our client, a water production company is URGENTLY seeking enthusiastic, well-seasoned individuals to be a part of their robust team. The incumbent will be based in Lusaka for the following position;
Job title: Water Quality Control Specialist
As a water quality scientist, you’ll ensure that water quality targets and standards relating to specific legislation are met. You will test and analyze water samples and compare test results with these standards, investigate shortfalls and take action to remedy problems. You will also be involved in providing solutions to water quality problems and water quality regulation.

Responsibilities
• Take water samples carry out sample preparation, laboratory testing of samples for chemical or microbiological parameters and, assess the quality of taste and clarity
• Monitor, analyze and report on water quality data
• Understand trends and patterns and assess compliance with regulatory standards and potential risks to consumers
• Carry out daily laboratory quality control checks
• Visit sites of concern i.e. potential sources of pollution or contamination, and sources of complaints on water quality
• Liaise with customers and representatives from regulatory authorities
• Lead investigations into atypical findings
• Investigate reasons for lapses in water quality and suggest changes or solutions to these problems
• Provide advice on avoiding problems
• Contribute to projects concerning water quality improvement
• Arrange for emergency action in response to pollution-causing incidents
• Conduct research related to water quality and set up field surveys
• Share information with water quality professionals from other agencies
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications
• You will need to have a certificate or diploma in a science-related discipline. i.e. Biochemistry
• Science laboratory technology
• Chemistry
• Microbiology

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Individuals who meet the prescribed requirements are required to email updated curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format, with at least two (2) professional referees not later than Thursday 17th March 2022, to: The Recruitment Consultant, disnat@zambia.co.zm.

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