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• Ensuring proper treatment/disinfection of water. • Bacteriological analysis of water samples from the households.• Establishing a forward management system including chlorine dosage, and chemical preparation. • Following a WASH strategy that identifies the targets and approaches for water supply, excreta management, personal and environmental hygiene (including menstrual health), solid waste management, and vector control.• Organizing regular water quality data monitoring systems and conducting regular water quality test starting from the intake to different stages of treatment, tap stands, and storage reservoir/household level to ensure refugees/host communities are supplied with safe water as per UNHCR and international standards. • Testing of water samples for physical and chemical parameters. • Working with other WASH teams and coordinating with other partners on information sharing related to water quality and promotion of proper water storage at the household level. • Conducting quarterly training /refreshers for water quality team members including water quality monitors and treatment & chemical operators. • Organize the laboratory with necessary equipment, manuals for equipment, books, and other electronic reference materials.

. Prepare sample for analysis by recording, weighing, and blending· Write identification onto plates so that client and sample number can be tracked· Pipette sample solution into tubes or plates according to the analysis process being performed· Pour the agar into plates or tubes to begin the growth process. Perform Membrane Fitration.· Collect plates and place them in the incubator for the specified amount of time and temperature· Prepare media and broth for use in pathogen testing as required· Maintain knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is required to complete job responsibilities· Set up equipment and materials needed for analysis· Read plates and tubes, as required, to determine the number of organisms in the sample. Preparation of lab reagents. • Sterilization by autoclaving.

On line quality checks in the sub-plant to measure brix, colour, clarity, pH, and moisture content of the sample present. Carrying out CIP chemical strength and rinsate pH analysis Monitoring quality of utilities such as filtered water, hot water for sub-plant Preparation of lab reagents Maintaining good laboratory practices (GLP) Participate in ring test analysis Participate in Health and Safety activities. Addressed nonconformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.Compiled and distributed weekly feedback to team leaders and managers to improve service time and quality while increasing productivity.Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.

Isolating and maintaining cultures of microorganisms for study. Growing microbe cultures.Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from the fields. Collecting samples from a variety of locations. Writing reports and recording data.Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.Prepared and validated buffers and in house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.Participated in lab meetings and project presentation.Prepared reagents and solutions following standard formulas and procedures.