Job Description
Job Title: Water Analyst
Department: Environment Lab
Location: Mohali
Qualification
- Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Additional training in ISO/IEC 17025:2017, APHA, BIS (IS 3025), EPA, or other standard analytical methods will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in an NABL-accredited water testing laboratory.
- Fresh postgraduates with strong laboratory skills may also be considered for trainee positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and advanced analysis of water and wastewater samples using approved test methods.
- Conduct analysis for parameters such as pH, conductivity, TDS, alkalinity, hardness, chloride, sulphate, nitrate, fluoride, COD, BOD, DO, heavy metals, and other specified parameters.
- Operate, calibrate, verify, and maintain laboratory instruments including UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, AAS/ICP-OES (where applicable), TOC Analyzer, pH Meter, Conductivity Meter, Turbidity Meter, COD Reactor, BOD Incubator, and analytical balances.
- Prepare reagents, standards, calibration solutions, and quality control samples.
- Maintain complete analytical records, worksheets, instrument logbooks, calibration records, and test reports.
- Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, NABL guidelines, laboratory SOPs, and quality management system requirements.
- Participate in method validation, method verification, estimation of measurement uncertainty, and internal quality control activities.
- Participate in proficiency testing (PT), inter-laboratory comparison (ILC), internal audits, and corrective/preventive actions.
- Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before reporting.
- Ensure proper sample receipt, identification, storage, preservation, and disposal.
- Follow laboratory safety practices, chemical handling procedures, and waste disposal protocols.
- Assist during NABL assessments, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and training of junior laboratory personnel.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 quality management requirements.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instruments used in water testing laboratories.
- Knowledge of QA/QC practices, calibration, method validation, and measurement uncertainty.
- Familiarity with LIMS or laboratory data management systems is desirable.
- Good documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Key Competencies
- Technical competence in analytical testing.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Time management and ability to work under deadlines.
- Commitment to quality, integrity, and laboratory safety.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in water testing?
- Do you have experience in NABL accredited lab?
Work Location: In person
