Laboratory Assistant - Water

Description

Job Summary: Support water quality analysis laboratory activities, assisting in sample preparation and laboratory environment organization to ensure compliance with standards. Key Highlights: 1. Support for laboratory operational routines 2. Assistance in organizing and preserving materials 3. Daily activity support to the technical team Provide support for laboratory activities related to water quality analysis, assisting in sample preparation, laboratory environment organization, and support to technicians and analysts, ensuring compliance with standards and procedures. **Responsibilities and Duties** * Support laboratory operational routines related to receipt, organization, preparation, and handling of water samples. * Assist in washing, drying, sterilizing, organizing, and preserving laboratory glassware, materials, and workbenches. * Support simple preparation of solutions, reagents, materials, and kits, as per technical guidance and internal procedures. * Perform basic recordkeeping, sample labeling and identification, and organization of forms and area controls. * Support sample collection and transportation, where applicable, observing preservation and traceability requirements. * Contribute to inventory control of laboratory materials and supplies, reporting replenishment needs. * Carry out cleaning, organization, safety, and proper disposal routines for laboratory waste. * Support the laboratory technical team in daily activities and maintenance of operational routines. **Requirements and Qualifications** * Completed high school education; technical course in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Sanitation, Laboratory Technology, or related fields currently underway or completed is desirable. * Experience as a laboratory assistant, operational support, or similar activities will be considered an advantage. * Basic knowledge of laboratory organization, sample identification, material cleaning, and good safety practices. * Organized, responsible profile with attention to detail. * Ability to follow procedures and technical team instructions. * Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. * Availability for on-site work in Petrolina/PE and occasional field support when required. * Driver's license (Category B) is desirable. **Additional Information** **BENEFITS:** Medical assistance; Dental assistance; Life insurance; Transportation allowance; Meal voucher and/or food allowance; Profit-sharing program (PLR); **VITA Sertão** is the sanitation concessionaire established to drive the development of Pernambuco's Sertão region. Responsible for distributing treated water, collecting and treating sewage, and managing commercial operations across 24 municipalities and 229 localities, serving over 815,000 people under a 35-year concession, the company is headquartered in Petrolina with operational hubs in Petrolina, Ouricuri, and Salgueiro. VITA Sertão is invested by Fundo V de Infraestrutura of Pátria Investimentos, one of Latin America’s largest alternative asset managers. VITA Sertão: life for the Sertão. You're on the right path! Having trouble registering or encountering any other issue with the Gupy platform? Access support here.