Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements work plans, in conjunction with Lab Supervision; allocates and executes tasks to meet operational and quality objectives.
• Reviews test methods and monitors their implementation to ensure adherence, and compliance with approved quality control procedures and safety standards in collaboration with Lab Supervision.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in Laboratory Techniques and makes recommendations for improvement as necessary.
• Supports the implementation of Performance Management System.
• Participates in the delivery of safety and technical training for self-development and members of the work unit.
• Adheres to Laboratory Accreditation requirements for example ISO, A2LA, ASTM, EXXON and Industry Quality Standards, Policies, Procedures, Practices and Guidelines.
• Performs routine and non-routine laboratory tests/analyses to determine all process parameters per the Analytical Schedule providing accurate and timely analytical results.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment/apparatus by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
• Monitors the availability of supplies needed for analysis, and to make any needs for such supplies known to laboratory supervision
• Samples and analyses process streams, water and gases, including effluent streams and special samples as directed.
• Conducts calibrations and verifications on apparatus according to standard procedures and laboratory schedules.
• Prepares chemical solutions, reagents and blends according to standard methods and laboratory procedures.
• Appraises supervision of unusual results or observations on samples or readings.
• Participates in the review of the results of process plant and blending operations as directed to ensure attainment of related quality standards.
• Participates in the development/preparation of test methods, procedures and calibration standards.
• Participates in the commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping and ensures laboratory apparatus and equipment is in a clean condition.
• Participates in the maintenance of the Laboratory Quality Management System as applies to quality assurance techniques, practices and guidelines and adheres to Laboratory Accreditation requirements
• Ensures disposal of waste in keeping with proper procedure and HSSE requirements
• Maintains records and documentation on Company Information Management System
• Proficient in octane and cetane testing as per ASTM D2699, ASTM D2700 and ASTM D613
• Proficient in Chromatographic testing methods
• Proficient in Analytical testing using Atomic Absorption and Inductively Coupled Plasma technology and Equipment
• Maintains and records parameter of laboratory equipment and reports any abnormal values
• Maintain shift log of laboratory activities
• Perform all other related job functions as required.

Qualifications:

• National Examination Council Science Technicians’ diploma in Laboratory discipline or equivalent AND a minimum of five (5) years’ working experience in an industrial laboratory environment