Trending Jobs: Liphimar Job Vacancy : Lab Technologist

Saturday 5 May 2018

Supervise the day Laboratory Analysts
Responsible for laboratory safety, defines and ensures that safe systems of work are adhered to and constantly reviews and implements laboratory safety procedures and work practices.
Plans and designs analytical procedures of the main laboratory to be consistent with set standards and specifications.
Responsible for the calibration, inspection, verification and maintenance of all laboratory and online analytical testing equipment and coordinates this activity with internal, external and/or statutory organizations.
Participates in the installation, commissioning and calibration of new laboratory equipment, ensuring compatibility and flexibility in layout.
Manages laboratory stocks and maintains an inventory of all laboratory equipment and reagents, and with the agreement of the Quality Manager, either requisitions or initiates the ordering process for laboratory reagents, apparatus and spare parts.
Implements laboratory best practices and action plans to ensure accuracy and precision in lab analysis.
Compiles and updates all laboratory data and records.
Participates in internal quality audits and implements proposed audit actions in his area of influence.
Constantly reviews laboratory testing procedures to ensure compliance to standards and initiates revisions to the test procedures to ensure their compliance and adequacy to the Quality manual.
Performs any other functions as may be delegated to by the Quality Manager.

Degree in Industrial Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
Good knowledge of safety rules, statutory environmental laws and regulations
Good knowledge of the Laboratory testing techniques and methods e.g. Spectroscopy, Atomic Absorption Spectra, X-ray Fluorescence etc.
In-depth knowledge of Statistical Process Control methods
Good knowledge in water and effluent analysis, including impact of key test parameters
5 years’ experience in a busy industry