Lab Analyst

Department: Industrial Waste

Qualification: Bachelor Degree

Experience: minimum 2 to 4 years of Laboratory experience

Major: Chemistry

Job Description: Job Purpose:

To provide Chemistry laboratory services through effective performance of qualitative and quantitative analytical testing of Hazardous waste and other environmental samples, establishing guidelines and procedures according to the best International practices to develop the need for laboratory accreditation, providing training in Lab testing procedures and sample collection processes, performing the general analytical and specialized instrumental testing aiming to optimize Laboratory operation, safeguard personnel and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for analyzing the samples as assigned by the Line Manager or his/ her designee.
• Responsible for the preparing of working standards required for the analysis and perform test as authorized.
• Perform routine and non-routine analysis as assigned in accordance with standard methodologies, relevant Standard Operating Procedures, Analytical Test Methods and HSE controls on time.
• Conduct calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and/or glassware's.
• Analyse samples for inorganic, organic and/or metal parameters using physical, classical chemistry, chromatography or Spectroscopy techniques as per in-house or standard methods.
• Develop guidelines required for efficient and effective Laboratory testing as instructed by the line manager.
• Ensure to follow the planed Preventive maintenance and preparation of instruments is on track, to minimize downtime.
• Develop new testing methods, validate the newly developed test methods and submit a validation report to the line manager. Record Chemistry test results of the samples and ensure reporting it accurate and reliable.
• Support in implementing and maintaining Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001 Certification and ISO 17025 accreditation of the Laboratory.
• Assist in planning and structuring the activities of the team in order to achieve the overall objectives of the section.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the assigned team and escalate accomplishment and concerns that may impact smooth operation.
• Monitor utilization of the chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory and ensure timely replenishment.
• Train technicians and assistants as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety practices in lab.
• Assist with development of data collection guidelines and methodology in line with the waste generator Lab results and build up historical data base.
• Support the Waste evaluation and operation team when needed and as instructed by line manger.
• Adhere to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental procedures, instructions, and controls in order to guarantee the safety of employees, quality of products/ services and environmental compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining raw data for the analysis & QC checks.
• Responsible to maintain good laboratory practices in laboratory.