Water Analyst

OMSHIVA TEST HOUSE PRIVATE LIMITED; Patna; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Omshiva Test House Pvt. Ltd. in Patna, Bihar seeks a Water Analyst to join our NABL & FSSAI accredited laboratory.

The role involves analyzing drinking water, groundwater, surface water and wastewater, and performing chemical and instrumental analyses per IS/APHA/FSSAI methods. The ideal candidate holds a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry, with hands-on lab experience; freshers with strong fundamentals may be considered.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in water/wastewater analysis preferred.
• Fresher with strong fundamentals may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drinking water, groundwater, surface water and wastewater samples.
• Perform chemical and instrumental analyses according to IS, APHA, FSSAI standards.
• Prepare reagents, standards and calibration solutions; maintain instrument records and QC data.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Water chemistry

Quality control

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry

Tools

UV-Visible Spectrophotometer

AAS/ICP-OES/ICP-MS

Ion Chromatograph

TOC

Job description

NABL & FSSAI Accredited Testing Laboratory

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Compliant

We are looking for a competent and technically skilled Water Analyst to join our laboratory team.

RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION | WATER ANALYSTOmshiva Test House Pvt. Ltd.

Position

• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry or relevant discipline.
• Candidates with relevant laboratory testing experience will be preferred.
• Experience in water and wastewater analysis in a NABL/ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory preferred.
• Freshers with strong analytical chemistry fundamentals may also be considered for suitable positions.
• Analysis of drinking water, packaged water, groundwater, surface water and wastewater samples.
• Chemical and instrumental analysis as per applicable IS, APHA, FSSAI and other approved standard methods.
• Handling and operation of laboratory instruments such as UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, AAS/ICP-OES/ICP-MS, Ion Chromatograph, TOC and other relevant instruments, as applicable.
• Testing of parameters such as pH, TDS, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, fluoride, ammonia, COD/BOD and elemental parameters, as per laboratory scope.
• Preparation of reagents, standards and calibration solutions.
• Proper sample preparation, preservation and traceability.
• Maintaining raw data, worksheets, instrument records, QC records and test reports.
• Performing quality control checks and ensuring validity of analytical results.
• Supporting method verification/validation, measurement of uncertainty, PT/ILC activities and internal quality control.
• Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, NABL and FSSAI requirements.
• Maintaining laboratory safety, housekeeping and documentation practices.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry and water chemistry.
• Good understanding of quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with NABL documentation and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to independently handle routine water testing and maintain accurate technical records.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.

Water Analyst / Senior Chemist - Water Testing

Qualification

• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Environmental Chemistry or relevant discipline.
• Candidates with relevant laboratory testing experience will be preferred.

Experience

• Experience in water and wastewater analysis in a NABL/ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory preferred.
• Freshers with strong analytical chemistry fundamentals may also be considered for suitable positions.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Analysis of drinking water, packaged water, groundwater, surface water and wastewater samples.
• Chemical and instrumental analysis as per applicable IS, APHA, FSSAI and other approved standard methods.
• Handling and operation of laboratory instruments such as UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, AAS/ICP-OES/ICP-MS, Ion Chromatograph, TOC and other relevant instruments, as applicable.
• Testing of parameters such as pH, TDS, conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, fluoride, ammonia, COD/BOD and elemental parameters, as per laboratory scope.
• Preparation of reagents, standards and calibration solutions.
• Proper sample preparation, preservation and traceability.
• Maintaining raw data, worksheets, instrument records, QC records and test reports.
• Performing quality control checks and ensuring validity of analytical results.
• Supporting method verification/validation, measurement of uncertainty, PT/ILC activities and internal quality control.
• Compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, NABL and FSSAI requirements.
• Maintaining laboratory safety, housekeeping and documentation practices.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry and water chemistry.
• Good understanding of quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Familiarity with NABL documentation and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
• Good troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to independently handle routine water testing and maintain accurate technical records.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.

Location

Patna, Bihar