General Objectives
- Performs chemical analysis of raw materials, finished goods, and general samples utilizing the available classical and analytical equipment in the QA laboratory.
- Responsible for QC slip issuance for all the approved finished goods products.
- Signs a Certificate of Analysis of Outgoing Finished Goods Products.
- Coordinates with other departments regarding the quality control status of finished products.
- Prepares sample requests for clients or customers
Duties and Responsibilities
Periodically
- Performs re-checking of materials stored in the warehouse to ensure their specifications are still within limits.
Daily
- Participates in the review, evaluation, and updating of the laboratory’s quality system and processes, including the review of standard test methods, sampling procedures, calibration, and preventive maintenance plans.
- Ensure proper operating conditions for the test and measuring equipment during the conduct, performance, and analysis of the test.
- Prepares and standardizes reagents as needed.
- Operates the GC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, and other laboratory apparatus in conducting tests and analyses.
- Ensures that the validity of test results has been evaluated for re-testing or release.
- Assists in the performance evaluation, coaching, and developmental needs analysis of personnel in the department.
- Reports to the supervisor the non-conformance of finished goods products.
- Participates in the root cause/problem-solving analysis of non-conforming tests and analyses.
- Ensures that standard safety and housekeeping practices are implemented in the daily activities of the group.
- Participates in proficiency testing programs.
- Monitors the inventory of laboratory glassware, general consumables, office supplies, and forms and ensures that they are available at the time they are needed.
- Ensures that copies of test results are properly filed and maintained by whatever means, be it in hard copies or electronic copies.
Qualification and Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Graduate. Preferably with a license.
- With relevant work experience in the same industry.
- Technical know-how in analytical instruments, chemical analysis, and overall laboratory quality systems.
- With good organizational and planning skills
- Proficient in oral and written communications