Laboratory Technician– Water Industry

With over 130 years of experience managing the complete water cycle, Aguas de Valencia Internacional is a global leader with operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. We are seeking committed professionals who are eager to contribute to sustainable development and take on global challenges in water management.

If you value teamwork, innovation, and want to make a positive impact in communities around the world, this is your opportunity to grow professionally in a company with purpose.

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing routine and advanced laboratory analyses to support biosolids demonstration activities, nutrient monitoring, soil characterization, and leachate quality assessment. The primary project location is Al Badaa, Tabuk Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Science, or a related laboratory field.

5–8 years of experience in environmental or agricultural laboratories, including soil, biosolids, or wastewater analysis.

Responsible for performing routine and advanced laboratory analyses to support biosolids demonstration activities, nutrient monitoring, soil characterization, and leachate quality assessment. Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting nitrogen, phosphorus, carbon, pH, and alkalinity testing on biosolids, soils, and leachate samples.
• Preparing standard solutions, reagents, and weekly colorimetric standards as per SOPs.
• Developing and maintaining calibration curves for analytical equipment.
• Conducting fertilizer nutrient composition testing and monitoring nutrient recovery trends.
• Ensuring proper sample collection, transportation, preservation, and documentation for soil, biosolid, and leachate samples.
• Operating, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory instruments including pH meters, spectrophotometers, incubators, and digestion units.
• Implementing QA/QC procedures, including blanks, duplicates, and control standards.
• Maintaining laboratory housekeeping, inventory, and chemical safety compliance.
• Supporting data recording, data validation, and weekly reporting for Client employees and technical consultants.
• Ensuring all analyses follow approved project protocols, SOPs, and required standards.

Let your career flow with us – dive into a meaningful journey and be part of transforming lives through water.