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 review of standard test methods, sampling procedures, calibration, and preventive maintenance plan.
- Ensure proper operating conditions of the test and measuring equipment during the conduct/performance of the test/ analysis.
- Prepares and standardizes reagents as needed.
- Operates the GC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, and other laboratory apparatus in conducting tests/analyses.
- Ensures that the validity of test results had been evaluated for re-test or release.
- Assists in the performance evaluation, coaching, and developmental needs analysis of personnel in the department.
- Reports to the QA Chemist and supervisor the non-conformance of finished goods products.
- Participates in the root cause/problem-solving analysis on non-conforming tests/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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or any related course
- With Chemical Technician License
- With at least 2 years of work experience in the same capacity
- Technical know-how in analytical instruments and chemical analysis
- With good organizational and planning skills
- Proficient in oral and written communications