Laboratory Technician
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Job related activities include, but are not limited to:
· Quality Control
o Testing of samples from Production using the correct procedures/ methods
o Quality control checks on production line and sample collection when required.
o Testing of incoming raw materials samples
o Performing any product application tests, product stability tests, etc. as required.
· Lab instrumentation:
o Calibration/verification checks on instrumentation.
o Maintain laboratory instruments and apparatus and ensure preventative maintenance conducted.
o Diagnose any incorrect results and trouble-shoot or report to the technical manager.
· Data and reporting:
o Complete Reporting of results within the time frame as per procedures in place.
o Completion of any data summaries/ quality control charts related to lab results.
o Filing/scanning of COA’s and any other documents related to Lab.
o Assisting on updating product specification data sheets/ info on lab data base.
· New developments/ Future R&D projects:
o Assist the technical manager on new development work/ R&D projects.
o Keep abreast of new trends, current developments, and relevant research.
o Assist technical manager to set-up new equipment’s, develop new SOP’s, etc.
· Other:
o Good housekeeping of the laboratory and immediate workspace.
o Laboratory inventory: assist with and recording of lab consumables and lab equipment’s/ stock levels.
o Suggest and contribute to continuous improvement of the lab & QC system.
· Comply with and adhere to all quality and safety requirements within the company.
· Ensure personal productivity and performance meets required standards.
Minimum requirements
- The requirements and qualifications for this position include:
- · Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/ Qualification in Quality Control / Diploma in chemistry/ Degree or Diploma in Chemical Engineering or a related field preferred.
- · Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a lab, manufacturing, or production environment.
- · Experience in dry mix mortars/construction chemicals/coatings/paint technology will be beneficial to this role.
- · Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with other lab colleagues and the production team.
- · Proficiency in using software tools (Microsoft Word, Excell. Etc) and willingness to learn any new lab software/SAP system.
- · Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- · Problem-solving aptitude with the ability to make good decisions under pressure.
- · Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- · Ability to be a team player.
- · Be willing to work overtime when required.
- · Honest and Reliable.