Qsr Chemist (Waterlab)

Maynilad-Quezon City, Philippines

Reporting to:

Head, Clean Water Section
Section:

Clean Water Section
Department:

WATERLab
Division:

Quality, Sustainability and Resiliency

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs physical/chemical and instrumental analysis on samples collected from the water sources, treatment plants, distribution system, service reservoirs, private entities and other offices as submitted.
  • Prepares and standardizes solutions needed for the assigned analysis
  • Operates simple equipment and complex instruments as authorized.
  • Resolves technical problems encountered in the analysis of samples.
  • Reports status of inventory of laboratory supplies.
  • Maintains and updates Analysis drafts and logbooks, Work Environment Monitoring, Equipment Monitoring Checklists and other relevant forms and records in the Clean Water lab on a regular basis.
  • Conducts simple laboratory equipment preventive maintenance and troubleshooting when needed.
  • Performs laboratory housekeeping with adherence to safety practices and proper waste disposal.
  • Prepares draft of regular and special reports required by the Head of Clean Water.
  • Complies on laboratory programs pertaining to quality, sustainability and resiliency.
  • Adheres to the requirements of ISO /IEC17025 and Good Laboratory Practice.
  • Performs duties of Assistant Radiation Protection Officer (ARPO)
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM EDUCATION

  • Graduate of BS Chemistry
  • Licensed Chemist

WORK EXPERIENCE
- Preferably with background on laboratory Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Control Charting, Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

  • Proficient in MS Office
  • High problem solving and analytical thinking skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ATTITUDES
  • With strong ethical values
  • Must be organized and systematic
  • Must be results-driven and proactive
  • Must be able to exercise great initiative independent judgment
  • Must be attentive to details and have excellent organizational skills and discretion with confidential information
  • Must be able to work in a highly demanding and pressured work environment
  • Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet targets and tight deadlines

WORKPLACE RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT:
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED

  • Personal Computer
  • Microsoft Office Tools

WORKING CONDITIONS and OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS

  • Works in a normal laboratory environment
  • Minimum PPE required when exposed in hazardous working conditions