Licensed Chemist

Maynilad Water Services, Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 502,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynilad Water Services, Inc. seeks a licensed chemist to conduct chemical and instrumental analyses of samples from water sources and wastewater facilities. The role requires hands-on operation of lab instruments, preparation of solutions, and active participation in quality assurance programs.

The successful candidate will maintain detailed records, assist with reports, and ensure compliance with QC standards and safety practices in a wastewater laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BS Chemistry) or equivalent.
• Licensed Chemist.
• Experience in laboratory Quality Control/Quality Assurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical/chemical and instrumental analysis on samples from water sources, wastewater treatment plants, and related facilities.
• Prepare and standardize solutions required for analyses.
• Operate simple to complex laboratory instruments as authorized.
• Report inventory status of laboratory supplies.
• Support Quality Assurance by applying QC programs and initiating corrective actions when data fall outside control limits.
• Maintain and update laboratory logs, checklists, and records in the Waste Water lab.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS Chemistry

Licensed Chemist

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs physical/chemical and instrumental analysis on samples collected from the water sources, waste water treatment plants, sewerage/sanitation system, private entities and other offices as submitted.
2. Prepares and standardizes solutions needed for the assigned analysis
3. Operates simple equipment and complex instruments as authorized.
4. Resolves technical problems encountered in the analysis of samples.
5. Reports status of inventory of laboratory supplies.
6. Participates in the Quality Assurance by applying and continually improving the Quality Control Program for the analyses/techniques and initiating corrective action when quality control data do not meet pre-established control and warning limits.
7. Maintains and updates Analysis drafts and logbooks, Work Environment Monitoring, Equipment Monitoring Checklists and other relevant forms and records in the Waste Water lab on a regular basis.
8. Conducts simple laboratory equipment preventive maintenance and troubleshooting when needed.
9. Performs laboratory housekeeping with adherence to safety practices and proper waste disposal.
10. Prepares draft of regular and special reports required by the Head of Waste Water.
11. Complies on laboratory programs pertaining to quality, sustainability and resiliency.
12. Adheres to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and Good Laboratory Practice.
13. Performs other duties as assigne

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