MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Laboratory Technician shall be responsible for performing analytical tests on Chemical Petroleum Agricultural and other food related products. This is to determine whether a product conforms/does not conform to Clients specifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform analysis using approved and valid test methods e.g. ASTM IP AOCS BP etc.
- All analysis to be performed with the highest level of accuracy and precision.
- To ensure that all analytical Equipment to be calibrated before use.
- To ensure that all analytical solutions and reagents are standardized before use.
- Maintain a calibration schedule for all analytical equipment.
- Label all analytical equipment with unique identification numbers and calibration status.
- Record calibration data accurately and in the correct documentation for traceability purposes.
- Maintain records of all raw data and calculations for traceability purposes.
- Ensure that all reference materials are valid and traceable to an approved Supplier.
- To report immediately any deficiencies and malfunctions to the Laboratory Supervisor.
- To report immediately any nonconformances to the Laboratory Supervisor.
- Rectify non conformances through corrective/preventative actions.
- Adhere to all quality health safety and environmental requirements of the SGS management system.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.
- To work overtime when requested
SPECIFIC AUTHORITIES
- Authorized to issue and sign test reports.
- Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without the necessary knowledge and protection and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
- Cease to carry on with work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and report the situation to higher authority to take action.
- Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
- Actively apply SLIMS training knowledge during daily testing routines and sample registration on occasions.
Qualifications :
Education
- Minimum academic qualification is National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent
Experience
- Minimum 2 years testing experience in Petroleum / Chemical related industry. Subject to Managements discretion.
Competencies
- Computer Literate
- SLIMS
- CBT
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime