Lab Instructor

About Young Tinker Foundation

Young Tinker Foundation empowers young minds through hands-on STEM education, helping students develop creativity, practical skills, critical thinking, and innovation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct engaging, hands-on STEM learning sessions for school students.
• Coordinate with schools, teachers, and partner organisations to organise sessions.
• Manage travel routes, logistics, learning materials, and session setup.
• Support students in using basic electronics, STEM tools, and educational kits.
• Ensure student safety and the smooth execution of educational activities.
• Collect student and institutional feedback and contribute to improving session delivery.
• Maintain session records, attendance, and basic reports using MS Word and Excel.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Interest in teaching, STEM education, science, technology, or experiential learning.
• Willingness to travel to schools and assigned locations.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with school students and facilitate practical learning activities.

Job title / Designation: Lab Technician

Minimum Education : Post Graduate

English Level: Basic

Degree / specialization: MSc Microbiology, MSc Chemistry, MSc. Biochemical, MSc Biotechnology, Environmental Science.

Job Summary :-

Detoxyfi Technologies is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our research and testing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and efficacy of our potable water filters through rigorous chemical and microbial analysis. You will play a key role in our in-house R&D, helping us modify and improve filtration technologies while maintaining a laboratory that meets high-performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:-

1. Water Testing & Analysis

• Perform regular sampling and testing of water samples according to IS 10500 standards.

• Conduct Chemical Testing: pH, turbidity, TDS, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, residual chlorine, and heavy metal analysis.

• Conduct Microbial Testing: Testing for Total Coliform, E. coli, and other pathogens to ensure water safety.

• Monitor the performance of water filters through various stages of the filtration process.

2. R&D and Modification Support

• Assist the engineering team in in-house research and modifications of water filter prototypes.

• Carry out experimental trials to test new filtration media or designs.

• Collect and analyze data to help improve product efficiency.

3. Lab Operations & Maintenance

• Manage daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

• Perform regular calibration and maintenance of lab equipment (e.g., pH meters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, incubators).

• Maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents, and glassware; initiate procurement when necessary.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Accurate record-keeping of all test results and experimental data.

• Generate comprehensive Test Reports and quality certificates for internal and external review.

• Maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all laboratory processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills:

• Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in titration, colorimetry, and aseptic techniques for microbiology.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of IS 10500:2012 (Drinking Water Specifications).

• Equipment Handling: Experience operating analytical instruments and microbial testing tools.

• Data Management: Strong ability to compile data and generate technical reports using MS Excel/Word.

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Precision is critical in detecting trace contaminants. • Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot inconsistent test results or equipment issues.

• Integrity: High ethical standards regarding data accuracy and safety reporting.