Job Description
Purpose of Position
- To perform routine and specialized laboratory tests, analyses, and quality control activities to ensure that products, raw materials, and processes comply with established standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct routine physical, chemical, and microbiological tests on raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.
- Prepare samples, reagents, and testing solutions according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Accurately record, calculate, and interpret test results.
- Verify that test results meet required specifications and report any deviations.
- Operate laboratory equipment and instruments correctly and safely.
- Perform routine calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of laboratory instruments.
- Identify equipment malfunctions and report them for corrective action.
- Ensure proper cleaning, handling, and storage of laboratory equipment.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, logbooks, and test reports.
- Ensure laboratory documentation complies with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit test reports to relevant departments in a timely manner.
- Maintain proper filing and traceability of laboratory data
- Always Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and quality procedures.
- Perform internal and external audits by providing laboratory records and results.
- Participate in investigations of non‑conforming or abnormal test results.
- Support corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Comply with laboratory safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Handle chemicals, reagents, and samples safely.
- Ensure proper segregation and disposal of laboratory waste.
- Immediately report safety incidents, hazards, or unsafe conditions.
- Work collaboratively with laboratory, production, and quality teams.
- Support onboarding and training of new laboratory staff when required.
- Carry out any other laboratory‑related duties assigned by the supervisor.