SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

  1. Carryout specimen gathering and analysis of rocks, gravel, sand and soil from pre-identified quarry sites to determine their suitability as fill materials and concrete ingredients for irrigation facilities and structures;
  2. Perform calibration and maintenance works in appropriate frequency for soil and water laboratory apparatus and materials testing equipment to ensure long-term functionality and accuracy of such resources;
  3. Prepare data- and literature-loaded reports of completed testing of construction materials and analysis  of soil and water samples substantiated with bulleted step-to-step procedure, simplistic interpretations of findings and unambiguous conclusions;
  4. Undertake tutorial and assessment visitations in technology generation and demonstration farms including validation of implementation status and gathering of implementation constraints for resolution;
  5. Ensure suitable and adequate material inputs (viz., specimens and reagents) for use in laboratory testing of aggregates and analysis of soil and water in support to feasibility study and research program execution;
  6. Perform other related functions.