Laboratory Analyst

ENERGY REGULATION BOARD VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Laboratory Analyst (x1) Job Type: Fixed-term contract ( three 3 years ) Location: Copperbelt Region Office – Kitwe ERB Grade: ERB 6 Reports To: Zonal Manager Job alert subscription Background The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body created by the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019 to regulate Zambia’s energy sector. The ERB is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Zambian national to fill the position of Laboratory Analyst to be based at its Copperbelt Region Office. Job Purpose To ensure sampling and testing of petroleum samples in the supply chain is conducted in line with the Standard Operating Procedures i.e. The Fuel Marking Operations Manual and Sampling Protocol. Ensure that test equipment are calibrated and reagents are prepared at specified intervals in liaison with the fuel marking service provider. Carry out quality compliance audits at all designated fuel marking depots. Investigate petroleum product quality complaints. Conduct sampling of petroleum products seized from illegal fuel vending. May recommend changes to sampling/analysis procedures and analytical equipment. Main Duties and responsibilities Ensure that the sampling procedures are up to date and that the equipment being used both in the field and in the Laboratory are calibrated. Conduct testing of petroleum samples and ensure that reagents being used for testing are within the validity period. Conduct depot quality audits at scheduled intervals to ensure compliance to laid down Standard Operating Procedures on safety, health , quality and environment. Maintain a database of all samples submitted for laboratory analysis as well as updated stock of all laboratory equipment and accessories. Carry out petroleum product quality complaint investigations and prepare reports with recommendations. Provide technical advice with regards to analytical procedures and equipment Other Skills/Attributes Courtesy Interpersonal skill