Technician

Job Purpose:

Support R&D activities by assisting in R&D activities including project execution, data analysis, technical documentation, and providing analytical support to ensure high-quality R&D outputs. Contribute to research proposals and assist in collaborations to enhance the organization's research agenda.

Key Accountabilities:

• Technical Experimentation Design & Implementation
• Provide timely and effective technical assistance to researchers and engineers, ensuring smooth and efficient progress in R&D experiments.
• Operate, maintain, and enhance laboratory equipment to support seamless R&D operations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, recommending solutions to improve experimental processes and ensure adherence to project timelines and objectives.
• Produce detailed technical documentation, including design specifications and procedures, ensuring clarity and replicability of processes.
• Comply with safety protocols and regulatory standards to maintain integrity and compliance of lab operations.
• Systematically collect, record, and analyze experimental data to ensure accuracy and reliability of R&D outcomes.
• Prototyping & Piloting Support.
• Assist in the hands-on development of prototypes, from conceptualization through to prototyping and implementation, to translate R&D findings into tangible solutions.
• Contribute to rigorous testing and validation protocols to ensure high-quality technical deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for technological advancements to enhance the efficiency of prototyping processes.
• Technology and Occupational Knowledge Transfer Support
• Evaluate the technical feasibility of emerging technologies, conducting in-depth assessments to ensure R&D outcomes are both scientifically robust and practically relevant.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the organization, promoting the dissemination of technical expertise.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related major.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in operating and maintaining analytical instruments (e.g., LCMSMS, GCMSMS, ICP).
• Hands-on experience with conducting experiments, particularly related to water management and treatment processes.