Context
Veolia group is the global leader in optimized resource management. With 171 000 employees worldwide, the Group designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries. Veolia group recorded consolidated revenues of € 26 billion in 2018. Veolia Middle East has been providing the municipal, industrial and commercial markets with energy, water and waste management services ranging from seawater desalination, water distribution, sewerage maintenance, wastewater treatment, sanitary engineering, waste logistics, facilities management, building energy efficiency services and district cooling through multiple business units under a variety of contractual schemes (DBO, BOOT, PPP, IWP, O&M) combining approximately 3,000 employees. In Bahrain and United Arab Emirates thanks to its team of more than 30 members, Veolia Energy Gulf provides real estate developers and industries with district cooling, wastewater treatment and hazardous liquid waste treatment in a spirit of service excellence.

Job Summary
The Laboratory Assistant assists the Laboratory in Charge in:

1. Conduct laboratory tests and analyse results

2. Prepare samples for testing using various laboratory equipment.

3. Maintain all laboratory records and documents

4. Adhere to correct procedures, policies and health/safety guidelines

5. Maintain laboratory equipment and work area as Veolia’s standards

6. Assist with administrative and procurement tasks when needed

7. Provide assistance to operations for in process control and monitoring

Tasks
Laboratory

 Perform the daily activities of the laboratory

 Monitor and ensure the quality of service to maximise process performances

 Determine the water quality KPI and parameters and produce relevant reports

Tools and Methods Management

 Develop standard operational procedures and ensure compliance to the existing ones

 Develop dashboards and monitoring tools to improve the laboratory analysis

Health and Safety

 Ensure compliance with QHSE rules and demonstrate exemplarity in this regard

Qualification and Experience

 Degree in Chemistry

 Experience in laboratory for industrial waste and water quality

Knowledge and Skills

 Fluent in English (oral and written)

 Knowledgeable about Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office

 High level of interest in continuous industrial processes and water networks

Other Requirements

 Hold a valid driving licence for light motor vehicles

 Strong interpersonal and communication skills

 Ability to work in a multi-cultural team

 Readily available