Lab Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Role: Lab Analyst

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SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE

Job Role Variant: Lab Analyst

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Value Stream: Asset Operations

Job Family: Manufacturing

Sub-Job Family: Trainee

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SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To assist with various laboratory activities ensuring quality, safety, and compliance of Refinery, Petrochemical, Polymer, Elastomer, Polyester, New Energy products through meticulous testing and management of laboratory operations under the guidance of experienced lab personnel while ensuring accurate analysis, testing, and quality control of various products

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

• Assist in the collection and preparation of samples from various stages of production process including proper labelling, documentation, and sample handling and ensure integrity of samples for analysis.
• Perform routine tests and experiments on samples using laboratory instruments and equipments including chromatography, spectroscopy, titration and other analytical methods
• Record and document test results, observations and experimental data in raw data book, process register and in individual raw data book.
• Update analysed result in LIMS and inform supervisor to review and validate LIMS results.
• Detect exceptions or deviations in test results and highlight / report to concern
• Assist in the calibration, validation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments to ensure validity of test results.
• Dispose left over samples safely as per laboratory practices and procedures.
• Conduct inspection of received routine samples and distribution of samples as per type of analysis to the different sections of the laboratory.
• Proactively communicate to shift in charge for any abnormal samples or non-receipt of routine sample as per schedule.
• Workplace Safety, Audit & ComplianceAdhere to laboratory safety protocols and guidelines at all times and ensure personnel as well the safety of assets
• Handle hazardous materials / chemical with outmost care and dispose as per the set guidelines/ protocols
• Keep self familiarized with the industry regulations, standards and protocols and ensure all lab activities comply with these requirements
• Policies, Processes and ProceduresConduct day to day activities in compliance with all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Keep self abreast with leading practices & trends in the industry and contribute in continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures through LEAN six sigma methodology, DMAIC analysis, 5S adherence, QCC, Kaizen, etc.
  • SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS (TOP 3-5 KPI's)Compliance to ISO 17025 Quality Management System
  • Quality audit score
  • Zero Penalty due to Non-Compliance of Health & Safety Regulations
  • Reliability of reported results
  • Awareness of LIMS and SAP-QM
  • Awareness various standards and compliances (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001, AS9100D)

SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK

Internal: Supervisor/ Manager, Lab Team, Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Team, Production Team, Research and Development Team, Health and Safety Team

External: NA

SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES

• Education QualificationsBachelors of Science (Chemistry) or Master of Science (Chemistry); M.Sc. Candidates will be preferred.
• Experience (Must Have & Good to Have)0-2 years in QA/QC discipline

Functional / Behavioral competencies required to execute the role

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS

Feeder Roles:

Possible Next Role Movement: Lab Analyst