Lab Technician – Spectral & Metallurgical Section

Qatalum; Mesaieed; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aluminium company in Qatar is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform tests and analyses according to laboratory standards. The successful candidate should have a Chemistry degree and 4-6 years of experience, ideally in an aluminium smelter laboratory. Strong skills in diagnostic maintenance and knowledge of analytical equipment are essential. This role requires compliance with SOPs, timely reporting, and proper sample management.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years' work experience as laboratory technician, preferably in an aluminium smelter laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tests and analysis according to lab standards.
• Ensure accurate sample preservation and analysis.
• Draft and comply with SOP's.
• Communicate results and dispose of waste appropriately.
• Participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Good diagnostic and maintenance skills

Knowledge of analytical equipment used in Aluminium industry

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge on reporting medias in Lab

Fluency in English

Education

Diploma / Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

Job Objectives :

To carry out tests and analysis which are scope of Spectral & Metallurgical Section (sampling, sample preparation and preservation, analyzing, registering results) according to valid Qatalum Laboratory Standards.

Job Description :

• Receive samples (or sample if applicable) from customers and undertake sample preservation / analysis, ensure results are accurate and delivered / registered on time and that samples are correctly identified at all times.
• Ensure all laboratory analysis comply with written SOP's.
• Draft SOP's / OPL's in Inosa (for assigned responsibility areas as per competence matrix).
• Handle deviations (in procedures and results) as per respective SOP's.
• Communicate suspicious results to the Chemist
• Dispose excess / analysed samples in proper way to reduce waste generation. Monitor disposal of all analysed / preserved materials.
• Understand department KPI's / PI's. Contribute to meeting the KPI's targets within defined roles and responsibilities
• Active participation in department meetings i.e. HSE talks, morning meetings, department meetings, based on availability and requirement.
• Ensure proper storage of all chemicals, glassware, spares, and gases.
• Ensure effective usage of consumables as well as their availability.
• Ensure instrument calibration and standard results are accurate and report analysed values in a timely manner
• Equipment first line maintenance and on time notification for any breakdown issues.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Qatalum's Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Minimum Qualification Required

• Diploma / Degree in Chemistry

Required Experience

• 4 – 6 years' work experience as laboratory technician (in an aluminium smelter laboratory beneficial)

Job Specific Skills

• Good diagnostic and maintenance skills
• Knowledge of analytical equipment used in Aluminium industry like OES,XRD & XRF (requirement specifically defined in competence matrix)
• Organizational skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge on reporting medias in Lab i.e., APICS, LIMS ,SAP and SPC
• Fluency in English

This position shall be offered only onBachelor Status. By applying to this position the applicantaccepts this condition if they successfully secure the role.