Lab Analyst

Purpose of the Job

To be involved in the development, validation, and execution of analytical methods according to SOP’s and ISO/IEC 17025: 2017 Standards to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Act as technical expert using instrumentation to solve problems, mentor junior staff, and drive innovation in laboratory processes. Act as a Subject Matter Expert in troubleshooting and operating advanced analytical instruments.  Ensure laboratory data integrity and compliance with GLP, ISO/IEC 17025: 2017, and internal requirements, maintaining documentation for regulatory submissions.  Investigate out-of-specification or out-of-trend results, providing corrective actions.  Provide technical guidance to junior analysts.

Required outputs: Functional

Technical Analysis: Perform routine and non-routine analysis on samples according to SOPs, method standards, and ISO 17025 protocols.

Quality Management: Ensure compliance with 17025 requirements, including documenting proficiency tests, method validation, and managing non-conformances.

Equipment Care: Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation (e.g., ICP-OES, LIMS, Discrete Analyzer, Auto Titrator, GC, etc).

Documentation: Accurately record, report, and interpret results in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).

Sample Management: Receive, log, prepare, and store samples while ensuring chain of custody.

Safety & Compliance: Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, Company standards and maintain laboratory cleanliness.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Diploma or Advanced Diploma or BTech, or BSc in Analytical Chemistry.

3 - 7 years of experience in a lab, with specific experience in an accredited (SANAS/ISO 17025) facility.

Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and ISO 17025 standards.

Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, LIMS proficiency, ability to troubleshoot equipment, and develop verified analytical methods.

Strong comprehension skills in chemistry which require an ability to apply knowledge to new scenarios.

Deep understanding of chemistry fundamentals and specialized analytical techniques.

Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex laboratory instruments.

Ability to develop, test, and validate new analytical methods and improve existing ones.

Maintaining meticulous records, creating reports, and communicating results clearly to stakeholders.

Commitment to data integrity, calibration, and QC procedures. 

Strict adherence to safety standards, including hazard assessment and proper chemical handling.

Personal attributes

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

• Tenacity and assertiveness
• Good communication skills and interpersonal awareness
• Ability to function both independently and in a team matrix structure
• Attention to detail, and excellent troubleshooting skills
• Conceptual thinking
• Rational persuasion and analytical thinking
• Strong leadership skills
• Methodical, thorough and results-orientated
• Attention to details

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