Lab Technician (Shift)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform laboratory test accurately using established procedures and/or enter the test result accurately into database(s). Interpret and advise on the significance of test results.
• Report and communicate the test result to appropriate parties with minimum delay.
• Guide and train the juniors to perform equipment troubleshooting or solve analytical methodology issues.
• Assist in carrying out the chemical reaction using lab scale reactor.
• Assist in development, modification and validation of tests as needed.
• Writing and revising instruction or procedures.
• Responsible for the assigned analytical methods and instruments and ensure their readiness for testing at all times, which include taking care of the reference standard, spare parts, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with 3rd party lab pertaining to outsourced test and insure successful tracking of the scheduled testing.
• Coordinate maintenance work and ensure preparation work is done (risk assessment & permit).
• Purchase and maintain adequate inventory of lab supplies. Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and safe condition.
• Facilitate lab nonconformance investigation of quality and safety incidents.
• Arrange the collection of lab waste and perform E-tracking for lab waste collected.
• Broaden own skills or technical expertise through training, seminars and etc. to support required activity.
• Be part of the lab risk management team to conduct or review risk assessments.
• Be the part of the Emergency Response Team as a qualified first aider.
• Participate in ISO related activities, maintain complete ISO documentation and ensure the documentation is audit ready.
• Handling ad-hoc task as assigned.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Meticulous, systematic and possesses basic knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures, laboratory terminology and basic equipment use.
• Hands-on experience of ICP, GC, FTIR, auto-titrator, physical properties analyzer etc.