Lab Officer

Job Description
Job Role:
Analyst QA/QC

Job Role ID
SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB ROLE
Job Role Variant:
Analyst QA/QC

Manager Job Position:
Chemist

Job Position ID
Value Stream:
Asset Operations

Job Family:
Quality Management

Sub-Job Family:
QA/QC

Grade/Level
Location:
SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To carryout analysis of process, product, and other samples by using standard and other test methods as per product specification/ sample schedule/ supervisor instructions, in order to perform & ensure validity of calibration, verifications, standardisation, and quality control data & update results in LIMS while adhering to safe work practices & guidelines

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE
Responsibilities
Policies, Procedure and Process Adherence

• Adhere to standard test methods or work instructions and compliance to Quality system procedures
• Follow applicable HSEF procedures/ practices with awareness about environmental statutory regulations
• Keep self abreast with leading practices & trends and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures. Undertake / participate in trainings to enhance competencies and knowledge

Quality Assurance Operations

• Conduct inspection of received routine samples and distribution of samples as per type of analysis to the different sections of the laboratory. Raise concerns with shift in charge in case of abnormal samples or delay of routine sample delivery as per schedule
• Conduct required tests and confirm test results by using validation techniques prior to reporting to ensure test result reliability
• Report deviations in test results to concerned stakeholders
• Perform on-spot mitigation in emergency situation under the guidance of the shift in charge
• Conduct effective sample management and disposal of left over samples
• Maintain good housekeeping and availability of analytical gears for next experiments
• Make proper entries of results recording in the raw data book / LIMS / process register / and also maintain the same in the individual raw data book

SECTION IV: SUCCESS METRICS (TOP 3-5 KPI's)

• Compliance to ISO 17025 Quality Management System
• Adherence to various standards and compliances (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001, AS 9100D)
• Compliance to safety guidelines and instructions
• Quality audit score
• Timely completion of schedule analysis & report release
• Timely completion of product analysis and report release within stipulated time limit
• Timely implementation of LIMS and SAP-QM

SECTION V: OPERATING NETWORK
Internal:
Site teams, PC&I, etc.

External:
NA

SECTION VI: KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Science with specialization in Chemistry (preferred)/ Master's Degree in Science with specialization in Chemistry (preferred)

Experience (Must Have & Good to Have)

Must have:
2 years of experience in QA/QC discipline

Good to have:
Experience in similar field will be preferred

Functional / Behavioural competencies required to execute the role

Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of the test procedure and results reporting
• Knowledge of sample handling
• Knowledge of process stream samples
• Product classification and certification
• Method development and validation
• Complaint handling & feedback analysis
• LIMS & SAP-QM

Behavioral Competencies
N/A

SECTION VII: CAREER MOVEMENTS
Feeder Roles:
NA

Possible Next Role Movement:
QA/QC Officer