In-Service Trainee

Purpose of Job: To perform chemical and microbiological analyses that provide accurate and reliable laboratory results, while maintaining laboratory equipment, reagents, and safety standards. To support product development, problem-solving, and continuous improvement through technical investigations, reporting, and project participation.

Required outputs: Functional

• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and microbiological analysis on various samples, including record keeping.           
• Produce written reports on the relevant sections of laboratory work performed.
• Ensure that laboratory reagents and consumables are maintained at an optimum within the laboratory.
• Maintain and/or arrange for maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in projects alongside the senior analyst and Development Chemist.
• Investigate methods where problems have been identified and develop new methods as and when required.
• Familiarize oneself with the laboratory safety requirements and operate the laboratory in accordance with this practice.
• Making up of reagents for Customer Services Laboratory.

Qualifications and expertise required (Must)

• A minimum of a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology is required.
• Computer Literacy is important.
• Laboratory experience, the incumbent should know, understand and be able to perform all analytical procedures, test methods and analysis done in the laboratory.
• Certain practices and procedures must be mastered:
• Laboratory safety must be studied
• Familiarity with ISO procedures relating to operation of the company has to be obtained.

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

• Team player
• Effective communication
• Attention to detail
• Report writing ability
• Problem solving
• Analytical thinking
• Self-starter (must be able to operate with minimum supervision).

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