Job Title: Laboratory Technician Reports to: Senior Analytical Chemist / Laboratory Supervisor Area: Field laboratory Location: Kampala, with rotation to Buliisa District Travel Overseas training travel required Job purpose Reporting to the Senior Analytical Chemist or Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician performs the wet chemistry and sample-handling aspects of tracer sample analysis, using experience and knowledge of basic analytical chemistry techniques to ensure the smooth running of the laboratory and to meet client requirements. Key responsibilities • Work in accordance with company health and safety procedures so that laboratory operations are conducted safely. • Working as part of a small team, ensure that sample pre-treatment prior to gas chromatography is performed rapidly, accurately and to a high standard. • Conduct analysis of oil and water reservoir samples using the appropriate laboratory methods and GC-MS instrumentation. • Check samples in accurately and promptly to the project data portal, assigning each a unique identifier and recording the sample description accurately. • Work to the relevant laboratory quality standard, following the most recent procedure, analytical method or work instruction. • Liaise with the Senior Analytical Chemist to ensure client requirements are understood and met in full and to the required timescale. • Perform preventative maintenance checks on GC-MS and other laboratory equipment to ensure continuity of analytical service. • Keep the laboratory organised and all documentation up to date. • Take on any other duties within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed. Qualifications: • Diploma or BSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Laboratory Technology or a related science. • Hands-on experience as a laboratory technician or analyst in a working laboratory. Industrial training and internships served in a real testing laboratory count towards this. • Working knowledge of wet chemistry principles — solution and reagent preparation, volumetric and gravimetric technique, analytical balance work. • Broad general background knowledge across a range of analytical chemistry techniques. • Experience with GC-MS is an advantage, not a requirement. • Safety-conscious attitude. • Computer literate — Word, Excel, Outlook. • Willing to work an on-site rotation in Buliisa District, to travel overseas for training, and to work overtime when required.