Job Description

The Lab Assistant will be responsible for receiving, registering, and properly logging all delivered soil, water, plant, and fertilizer samples into the laboratory information management system. The role involves conducting basic analyses, preparing solutions and reagents, maintaining equipment, and supporting the laboratory’s quality management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, register, and properly log all delivered soil, water, plant, and fertilizer samples into the laboratory information management system
• Ensure samples are handled, stored, and labelled in accordance with laboratory procedures to prevent contamination or loss of integrity during the analytical process
• Weigh required sample quantities and perform filtration or plant tissue preparation (grinding/sieving) as per defined SOPs
• Conduct basic soil, water, plant, and fertilizer analysis
• Assist the Lab In-charge in chemical analyses and the preparation/standardization of solutions and reagents (e.g., 100 ppm stock solutions)
• Follow specific testing methods, such as water-soluble fraction extraction by boiling or stirring, to ensure valid results
• Carry out standardization at defined frequencies and facilitate internal/external calibration of equipment
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment and assigned computer systems to ensure they remain within functional specifications
• Input analytical data, register counts, and maintain entries through the E.Connect Portal / SMART App accurately
• Ensure timely refilling and maintenance of fire extinguishers and adhere to safety remarks for non-toxic or hazardous samples
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the Lab In-charge to support the laboratory’s quality management system and operational goals

Eligibility Criteria

What They Offer

My Application Tips

1. Highlight your laboratory experience and analytical methods used
2. Emphasize attention to detail – Sample handling, labelling, and data entry require precision
3. Show knowledge of SOPs – Following defined procedures is critical in a lab environment
4. Demonstrate solution preparation skills – Preparing stock solutions and reagents is a key responsibility
5. Mention any experience with laboratory information management systems or data entry portals

Why This Job Matters (My Analysis)

Engro Fertilizers is one of Pakistan’s largest fertilizer manufacturers, and quality control is critical to their operations. The Lab Assistant role supports the Hyderabad lab in analyzing soil, water, plant, and fertilizer samples. This analysis informs fertilizer recommendations for farmers and ensures product quality. The role involves following SOPs precisely – contamination or sample integrity loss could lead to incorrect results. The experience gained here – handling agricultural samples, preparing solutions, using lab information systems, and maintaining equipment – would be valuable for future roles in quality control, agricultural testing, or environmental analysis.d.

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