Senior Analytical Chemist / Laboratory Coordinator at EnvironQuest Nigeria Limited

EnvironQuest was founded in 2001, and since then, we’ve made it our mission to provide scientifically sound, cost-effective integrated solutions for our customers so they can protect and preserve the environment without sacrificing their ambitions for business growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Analytical Chemist / Laboratory Coordinator

Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and execute complex analytical and physical chemistry testing following the laboratory SOPs.
• Manage analysis timelines by using testing expertise, advanced chemical knowledge, statistical tools, logic and creativity to overcome challenges.
• Prepare and present analytical results to various stakeholders.
• Identify potential challenges and proactively plan for resolution. Escalate issues to upper management
• Ensure that all reagents and solutions are prepared according to SOPs.
• Keep and maintain all laboratory consumable stock.
• Ensure that equipment is calibrated to confirm accuracy, reliability and precision and all instruments are running properly.
• Interpret and document all test results including calculations and observations in lab documentation
• Review peers’ analytical data for accuracy and integrity
• Approve changes to Lab procedures and Specifications
• Work with environmental scientist team to prioritize samples
• Ensure Strict compliance with Environmental and Safety regulations
• Conduct employee coaching/ mentoring as needed to the workgroup
• Improve technical leadership by training the workgroup, as well as internal business partners and external customers
• Oversee process improvements and data quality to help the team meet business and scientific benchmarks
• Motivates and holds our employees accountable against specific performance objectives
• Maintain lab’s accreditation with different bodies and government (e.g. ISO, DPR, FMEnV, NESREA)
• Identify new technologies and strategies in the fields of environmental chemistry/sampling
• Manages people and performance daily, acting quickly and decisively.

Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:

• BSc / MSc in Chemistry or related field preferred.
• 6 – 8 years’ experience in laboratory operations preferably in a supervisory role

Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

• Working knowledge of computers and MS Office software.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously to meet established deadlines.
• Perform tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to make evaluative judgments.
• Ability to assist in budget preparation.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2020.