Geotechnical Lab Chemist & Quality Coordinator (Junior)

Career Maker; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Maker invites applications for a Junior Laboratory Chemist & Quality Coordinator in Abu Dhabi. The role targets a Chemistry graduate with 1–3 years of lab experience, seeking a career in laboratory testing and quality management.

The position supports chemical testing, QA/QMS, SOPs, audits and geotechnical soil testing training, on-site in Abu Dhabi with structured on-the-job learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or a related field.
• 0–3 years of laboratory experience; fresh graduates with strong practical lab exposure may be considered.
• Experience in soil, construction materials or civil testing laboratories is an advantage.
• Exposure to ISO/IEC 17025 is highly preferred.
• Laboratory quality documentation or internal audits experience is an advantage.
• ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor certification/training is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine chemical testing of soil samples for sulphates, chlorides, carbonates and pH.
• Prepare soil samples through drying, grinding and sieving.
• Prepare reagents, aqueous extracts and acid-soluble solutions.
• Perform basic wet chemistry techniques including titration, gravimetric analysis and potentiometry.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, titrators and analytical balances.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and test results.
• Support the maintenance of the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO/IEC 17025 and ENAS requirements.
• Assist with preparation, review and control of SOPs, quality documents and laboratory records.
• Support internal audits, non-conformance reporting and corrective/preventive actions.
• Assist in monitoring equipment calibration and verification records.
• Support Proficiency Testing (PT) and Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC) activities.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Safety awareness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

pH meters

Spectrophotometers

Titrators

Analytical balances

Job description

Career Maker invites applications for a Junior Laboratory Chemist & Quality Coordinator in Abu Dhabi. The role targets a Chemistry graduate with 1–3 years of lab experience, seeking a career in laboratory testing and quality management.

The position supports chemical testing, QA/QMS, SOPs, audits and geotechnical soil testing training, on-site in Abu Dhabi with structured on-the-job learning.