Lab Analyst

Roles and responsibilities

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We are looking for a Quality Laboratory Analyst who will be performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analyses required for product safety and quality. (E.g. physical, chemical, microbiological, sensory, net content control methods for products, intermediate products, raw & packaging materials).

Focus of this role is to:

• Provide professional support to production team by performing and timely communicating the necessary quality tests and analytical results required for product release on time and with required quality
• Perform analyses as per the Standard procedures, Responsible for the Quality control plan of the equipment in use including calibration.
• On-time reports with consolidated results and trends to support improvement activities with the production team.

A DAY IN THE LIFE …

Functional Responsibilities

• Quality System: Define and update the specific quality procedures, instructions and tools which are directly related to their analyses and tests

• Analytical methods and tests:

- Proficiency in carrying out the required analyses according to standard procedures

and work instructions

- Responsible for the quality control plan of the equipment under their responsibility

including calibration

• Results reporting:
  - Timely reporting of consolidated results and trends to the functions concerned
  - Reporting of abnormalities via notification of quality deviations and take immediate

corrections

• Quality mastership:
  - Perform analyses and tests as defined
  - Perform training of operators and other technicians in performing simple analyses and

tests related to their working area.
- Monitoring of analytical methods for instruments in production.

Desired candidate profile

Academic Experience:

- Apprenticeship programs or,

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (microbiology, chemistry, food

technology or other related fields)

Operational Experience:

- Previous experience in another laboratory or analytical environment

is an asset
1. Conducting Laboratory Tests and Experiments:
Roles:

Perform chemical, biological, or physical tests to analyze materials, products, or substances.
Follow standard testing procedures or develop new methods based on the needs of the project.
Responsibilities:

Carry out routine and non-routine tests according to specified methods and protocols.
Prepare samples for analysis by collecting, measuring, and processing them.
Use laboratory equipment (e.g., spectrometers, microscopes, chromatographs) to perform tests.
Document test procedures and results to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
Ensure tests are conducted in a timely manner and within the required quality standards.
2. Data Collection and Analysis:
Roles:

Gather and record data from lab tests to identify patterns or abnormalities.
Analyze data and draw conclusions based on test results.
Responsibilities:

Record test results in lab notebooks or electronic databases with full details of conditions and methods.
Interpret the data collected from tests and identify any discrepancies or issues.
Create and maintain data logs and files for future reference or reporting.
Report findings to senior analysts, lab supervisors, or managers for further analysis and action.
Ensure that the data is accurate, reliable, and consistent with industry standards.