Senior Analytical Lab Technician

Role Purpose

Key Accountabilities & Activities

• **Testing Operations:**
• Perform HPLC, FTIR, DSC, Dynamic Rheometer, and EEW titration for raw materials, mixes, and prepregs.
• **Safety Compliance:**
• Conduct all tests using approved PPE (including respirators) and immediately report near-misses to the HSE Manager.
• **Equipment Maintenance:**
• Execute daily weight scale verifications and weekly lab equipment verifications; coordinate with external teams for required calibrations.
• **Regulatory & Data:**
• Act as the Government Chemical contact; perform mathematical graphing and release analysis results via LIMS.
• **Process Improvement:**
• Carry out additional testing for new materials, suppliers, or modified methods as required.

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• **Education:**
• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• **Experience:**
• Minimum of 5 years in a relevant field.
• **Core Skills:**
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and business software like SAP and LIMS.
• **Standards Knowledge:**
• Ability to interpret AS9100, NADCAP, ASTM, and ISO standards, alongside Aerospace requirements like FOD and SPC.

Working Conditions

• **Location:**
• Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• **Schedule:**
• Rotating shift patterns (Day, Afternoon, Night), 5 days per week; overtime may be required.
• **Physical:**
• Involves extended standing, lifting equipment/tools, and handling hazardous materials.

Competency Profile

• **Technical:**
• Journey person level in Chemical Lab Environments and Equipment Verification/Calibration.
• **Health & Safety:**
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 4500
• **Behavioural:**
• Demonstrates a "Winner's Mindset," results orientation, and cultural respect (specifically UAE values).
• **Innovation:**
• Proactively identifies process inefficiencies and adapts to changing demands.