Laboratory Tester

Job Objective

Key Accountabilities

• Analysis of Samples
• Analyze and verify all samples including raw-materials, in-process and finished products accurately and report on time. Ensure analyses are done correctly, aware of SOPs, MSDS, ECM, and followed safety instructions.
• Act as a single point contact for all outside communication when assigned.
• Responsible for conducting Lab toolbox and Monthly Safety meetings and non-routine analysis.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all laboratories.

LIMS Data Entry

• Ensure that all completed analysis of his shift have been done on time and entered in LIMS.
• Report abnormal samples and analysis results immediately to concerned BO.

Batch Grading (QChem Only)

• Grade the completed Lots following grading guidelines in LIMS and Batch Tracker on time to facilitate smooth bagging.
• Ensure that batches are classified and graded Prime/NP/Off spec correctly in the LIMS and Batch Tracker.
• In case of problem in IT tools like LIMS, Batch Tracker, and crystal report, will contact IT through call out of IT helpdesk complaint reporting system.

Products Shipment

• Responsible for completing product analysis, preparing, and signing COAs. Coordinate with all parties involved in the shipment and complete the shipment activities in timely manner.
• Responsible for all sample retentions as per the guideline.
• Responsible to communicate with Dock supervisor for all concerns and activities related to shipment.
• Toolbox meeting and Internal auditor for ISO 17025
• Conduct daily lab toolbox meeting, discussing safety issues of plant and lab and share details with group.
• As certified auditor, take internal auditor role for ISO17025 internal audit. Report and record all the findings.

Communication

• Communicate and share all information with group employees, chemists, and Lab Superintendent for smooth conduct of lab business.
• Senior Lab Tester will be performing above mentioned tasks in addition to the job mentioned in Lab Tester JD

Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures

• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices in order to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
• Implement all relevant policies, processes, procedures, and instructions of Laboratory Section so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

Quality, Health, Security, Safety and Environment

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and relevant quality, health, safety, security and environmental procedures and controls across Laboratory Section to guarantee employee safety and delivery of high-quality products/services.
• Lead and perform monthly safety audit of the laboratory and highlight the action times and record and save the audit findings.
• Maintain all lab calibration records, PM records to comply with ISO 17025 requirements.
• Maintain all SQC records mandatory for Lab Accreditation process.
• ERT member in the role of certified EMR and respond for all emergency situations required time to time. Ensure fellow members respond properly during emergency call.

Reporting

• Contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet departmental requirements, policies, and standards.

Qatarization

• Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is applicable to expatriate employees only.

Required

Preferred

Experience

Other Job Specific Requirements and/or Vocational Accreditations

• Expertise in calibration techniques, lab chemicals / hydrocarbons handling, lab data handling, Lab Instruments Maintenance
• In-depth knowledge of ISO & GLP - Good Lab Practices, lab instruments, physical, analytical, organic, and polymers, Statistical Quality Control (SQC)