Laboratory Analyst – Pak Suzuki Biogas Plant, Pakistan
Who This Job Is For
This role is best suited for a B.Sc. or M.Sc. (Hons.) graduate in Soil Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a relevant discipline. If you have practical laboratory experience in soil, water, fertilizer, compost, biochar, and microbiological analysis, and enjoy working with laboratory SOPs, sample preparation, and analytical testing, this could be a great fit. The role is based in Lahore.
💼 Key Details
Why Pak Suzuki Needs Agriculture and Laboratory Professionals
Pak Suzuki, Pakistan’s largest automobile manufacturer, has established Pakistan’s first private sector biogas/biofuel + organic fertilizer plant at Manga Mandi near Lahore. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) to collaborate on biogas technology, organic fertilizers, biochar, and related research.
The plant uses Napier grass (an agricultural crop) and cafeteria waste as feedstock. It produces:
- Biogas (renewable fuel)
- Biofertilizers (organic fertilizer from biogas slurry)
- Biochar (soil amendment for carbon sequestration)
Laboratory Analysts are needed to:
- Test and validate biofertilizer and biochar products
- Ensure quality control of biogas byproducts
- Support research and development for product improvement
Job Description
Conduct routine laboratory analysis and quality assessment. Assist in biogas slurry, biofertilizer, and biochar product testing and evaluation. Maintain laboratory records, instruments, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine laboratory analysis and quality assessment
- Assist in biogas slurry, biofertilizer, and biochar product testing and evaluation
- Maintain laboratory records, instruments, and quality standards
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | B.Sc. / M.Sc. Hons. in Soil Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or relevant discipline |
| Experience | Practical laboratory experience in soil, water, fertilizer, compost, biochar, and microbiological analysis |
| Skills | Hands-on expertise in laboratory SOPs, sample preparation, media preparation, microbial handling, and analytical testing |
| Preferred | Experience in quality control, documentation, and laboratory instrumentation |
What They Offer
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Laboratory Analyst |
| Company | Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited |
| Location | Lahore |
| Project | Biogas Plant Project |
| Technical Partner | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad |
My Application Tips
- Highlight your laboratory experience – Soil, water, fertilizer, compost, biochar, and microbiological analysis
- Emphasize SOP and quality control skills – Sample preparation, media preparation, microbial handling
- Show instrumentation experience – Quality control and laboratory instrumentation
- Mention any experience with biogas, biofertilizer, or biochar – Directly relevant
- Demonstrate documentation and record-keeping skills – Maintaining laboratory records
Why This Job Matters (My Analysis)
Pak Suzuki is the first automobile company in Pakistan to invest in biogas technology. The Laboratory Analyst role is critical to ensuring the quality of biofertilizer and biochar products. The lab supports product validation, quality control, and process optimization. Working in this role means contributing to the development of a circular economy where agricultural waste is converted into renewable energy and organic fertilizers, benefiting both the environment and farmers.
📝 How to Apply
Apply through the link provided in the job posting.
