Laboratory Analyst

Yara International; España; Sur place; EUR 48 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Yara Trinidad Ltd. is seeking a motivated Laboratory Analyst to join the Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ) team.

You will deliver reliable analytical data to support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible plant operations while contributing to process optimization and environmental compliance. The role reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and requires coordinating testing activities, ensuring adherence to procedures, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant laboratory experience, preferably in petrochemical, manufacturing, energy, or process industries.
• Experience with ISO-certified management systems or accredited laboratory environments is an asset.
• Experience coordinating laboratory activities and providing technical guidance to lab personnel.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine and specialised laboratory testing following established methods and procedures.
• Coordinate daily testing activities and prioritise work based on plant and operational requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Laboratory Technicians to ensure accurate testing.
• Collect and prepare plant, product, and environmental samples for analysis.
• Review results for accuracy and escalate abnormal results to supervisors as needed.
• Interpret analytical results to support plant performance, product quality, and operational decisions.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Coordination skills

Mentoring lab technicians

Formation

Associate Degree/Diploma in Chemistry or related science

Outils

Laboratory information system (LIMS)

Description du poste

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

At Yara Trinidad Ltd., we are committed to producing essential products that help feed the world while operating safely, responsibly, and sustainably.

Join Our Team – Laboratory Analyst

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst to join our Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ) team.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic industrial environment where safety, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will provide reliable and timely analytical laboratory services that support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible plant operations while contributing to process optimization, product quality, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

About the role

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Analyst serves as a key technical resource responsible for performing and coordinating routine and specialized analytical testing, providing technical guidance to laboratory personnel, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and reliable analytical data that supports safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible plant operations.

The role supports laboratory quality systems, equipment reliability, environmental monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives, while assisting with the prioritization of daily testing activities and the review and interpretation of analytical results.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, HESQ, Procurement, and other stakeholders, the Laboratory Analyst ensures laboratory activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company standards, established procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

In the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor, the incumbent may provide technical and operational support to maintain continuity of laboratory operations. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake other duties, projects, and assignments reasonably associated with the role and the operational requirements of the department.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine and specialised laboratory testing in accordance with established analytical methods, schedules, and procedures
• Coordinate daily laboratory testing activities and assist with prioritising work based on plant and operational requirements
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to Laboratory Technicians to ensure testing is performed accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
• Collect, receive, sort, and prepare plant, product, and environmental samples for laboratory analysis.
• Utilize laboratory data and trend analysis to support process optimization, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review laboratory results for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and escalation abnormal or significant results to the Laboratory Analyst/Supervisor.
• Interpret analytical results and provide technical insights to support plant performance, product quality, and operational decision-making.
• Investigate routine technical issues and assist with troubleshooting laboratory testing equipment, and analytical procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, reports, log sheets, and computerized data.
• Prepare and safely handle laboratory reagents, chemicals and solutions required for analytical testing.
• Perform and/or support influent and effluent testing in accordance with Environmental Management Authority (EMA) requirements and applicable standards.
• Perform and/or support gas testing activities for confined space entry, Product Ammonia Certification, and emergency ambient monitoring.
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and effectively, and coordinate or assist with inspection, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor laboratory equipment performance and report defects, calibration requirements, and other issues to the Laboratory Analyst/Supervisor.
• Monitor laboratory supplies, chemicals, and gases, and communicate replenishment requirements to the Laboratory Analyst/Supervisor.
• Support laboratory quality control systems, procedures, integrity audits, and other quality initiatives.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve laboratory methods, processes, efficiency, and reliability.
• Support environmental monitoring, method development, research activities, and special laboratory projects.
• Work closely with Operations to understand sample requirements and priorities and provide timely analytical results.
• Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, HESQ, Logistics, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders as required to support laboratory activities.
• Participate in HESQ activities, safety meetings, inspections, emergency drills, incident investigations, and other safety initiatives.
• Support emergency response activities, including laboratory-related testing and monitoring.
• Promote and actively demonstrate the Company's Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ) standards.
• Provide input into the Company’s IMS and participate in internal and external ISO audits.
• Perform other duties, projects, and assignments reasonably associated with the role and as directed by the Laboratory Analyst/Supervisor.

This advertisement provides an overview of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone with:

• An Associate Degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, or another relevant scientific discipline from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant laboratory experience, preferably within the petrochemical, manufacturing, energy, or process industries.
• Experience working within ISO-certified management systems or accredited laboratory environments would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating laboratory activities and providing technical guidance and support to laboratory personnel.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques, instrumentation, quality control practices, and safe chemical handling.
• Experience supporting the development and technical competency of laboratory personnel would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computerized laboratory information systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in laboratory testing, data recording, and reporting.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to investigate technical issues, interpret analytical data, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple testing requirements and priorities.
• A demonstrated commitment to HESQ standards, laboratory quality and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, equipment calibration practices, and regulatory compliance requirements would be an asset.

Additional Information

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a safety-conscious and results-oriented laboratory professional who demonstrates a strong commitment to Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ), together with a thorough understanding of Company standards, the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented laboratory professional with a passion for quality, accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement. They will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering reliable analytical data that supports operational excellence, process optimization, and informed decision-making.

You will be expected to demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability, together with sound judgement and a strong work ethic. The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of work in a fast-paced environment will be essential.

The successful candidate will be proactive, dependable, and adaptable, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will build positive working relationships across departments and contribute to a collaborative environment focused on operational excellence.

You will be comfortable interpreting data, identifying trends, troubleshooting technical issues, and contributing to initiatives that enhance laboratory performance, quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Flexibility to work shifts during the weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, as well as extended hours when required to meet business needs, and must be comfortable working safely in an industrial petrochemical environment, including in confined spaces and at heights.

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.