About the role
Support laboratory quality control activities by preparing samples, conducting routine physical and chemical analyses, maintaining testing equipment, recording accurate data, and upholding laboratory safety and housekeeping standards. The role works under the supervision of the Chemist and QC Supervisor to help ensure reliable, traceable, and timely testing results.
Key responsibilities
- Collect, receive, log, and prepare raw material, in-process, and finished product samples for testing according to standard operating procedures.
- Perform routine physical and chemical analyses, including pH, moisture content, density, viscosity, and titration testing.
- Assist with batch evaluations and document testing results promptly and accurately.
- Report out-of-specification readings and abnormalities immediately to the Chemist or QC Supervisor.
- Clean, sterilize, calibrate, and perform basic maintenance on laboratory glassware, instruments, and testing equipment.
- Monitor and record temperature and humidity conditions in laboratory testing and storage areas.
- Assist with laboratory consumable, reagent, and chemical inventory management, including stock rotation and replenishment requests.
- Record test data, instrument logs, and sample details in laboratory logbooks, worksheets, and electronic databases.
- Maintain traceability and proper labelling of samples, solutions, and standards.
- Assist in compiling quality data for periodic reports and audits.
- Follow laboratory safety rules, chemical hygiene standards, and proper waste disposal procedures.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling chemicals and performing laboratory activities.
- Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and safety standards throughout the laboratory and testing stations.
What we're looking for
- Experience or training in laboratory testing, quality control, chemistry, food science, pharmaceuticals, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of routine physical and chemical laboratory analyses.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and accurately record technical data.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to sample traceability and data integrity.
- Ability to identify and promptly report abnormal or out-of-specification results.
- Willingness to handle laboratory chemicals and follow required safety and personal protective equipment procedures.
- Organised approach to equipment care, inventory monitoring, documentation, and laboratory housekeeping.