Senior Laboratory Technician

Company Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lab Operations & Supervision:

• Lead the day-to-day lab testing of raw materials, compost, and finished vermicompost products.
• Supervise junior lab technicians and ensure proper laboratory practices.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments regularly.

2 Quality Control & Assurance:

• Perform quality testing for parameters such as moisture content, pH, C:N ratio, NPK levels, microbial count, and heavy metals.
• Ensure the final product meets FCO (Fertilizer Control Order) and organic certification norms.
• Maintain detailed logs and reports of analysis.

3 Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly test reports.
• Maintain lab records as per ISO/organic certification or internal standards.
• Report any deviation or non-conformance in materials to management.

4 Process Improvement:

• Suggest improvements in composting process based on lab results.
• Participate in R&D projects related to microbial inoculants, organic additives, or new formulations.

5 Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure lab compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain safe handling and disposal of chemical reagents and biological samples.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of composting biology, organic fertilizers, and soil science.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment like pH meter, spectrophotometer, moisture analyzer, etc.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Team leadership and training capabilities.
• Good computer and documentation skills (Excel, Word, Lab software).

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field.

• 8+ years of lab experience in compost/

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  sector.

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