Lab Technician

Job description / Role

Our client is a reputable Qatari contractor holding Grade A status with the Qatari government. They have a large profile of projects within Qatar, and they are looking to expand their presence. Currently our client is in urgent need of a Lab Technician specializing in infrastructure projects. Applicants should have worked on infrastructure projects previously.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect samples to be tested, register, test, store, and dispose of them in accordance with applicable standard laboratory quality procedures.
- Before each test, ensure equipment is in good working order and calibrations are up to date; carry out routine maintenance as well as performance checks, when required.
- Conduct the required tests and record the results accurately.
- Produce test data on standard format worksheets in a precise and timely manner in accordance with standard procedure, and sign the worksheet at the completion of a test.
- Perform test data calculations, plot results and prepare test reports to be checked by a Senior Technician or Laboratory Manager.
- After a test, ensure equipment and tools are in good condition, and if not ensure they receive proper attention and rectification; keep superior informed and take appropriate actions.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in the laboratory.
- Perform an independent check of test data worksheets completed by other technicians and sign the worksheet as checked.
- Provide on- the- job supervision and advice to Assistant Technicians when instructed by Laboratory Manager.
- Escalate unusual findings or difficulty in testing new or varied material or problems that cannot be solved at own level, to superiors well in time.

Requirements

- Previous experience on infrastructure projects.
- Contracting background.
- Must be civil engineer.
- No outstanding NOC issues.
- Must have previous GCC experience.
- Holds relevant university degree.

About the Company

Propel Consult delivers a service in step with the needs of both our client companies and candidates. Our ability to add value to all levels of recruitment stems from our wholehearted belief in providing a professional service to both parties. We have built relationships with many leading indigenous and mulitnational organisations throughout the Middle East and internationally in countries such as UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt and many more. Concentrating our resources has created 5 distinct specialist divisions:

• Banking & Finance
• Human Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Construction
• Architecture & Engineering