Primary Function
Carry out accurate and timely analysis as required. Support and maintain laboratory operations.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities
- Carry out tests in accordance with standard methods given on the worksheet.
- Ensure data generated in laboratory meets all the requirements of the data handling guideline procedure, enforced in the laboratory.
- Review and repeat tests if suspicious or abnormal results are encountered.
- Participate in all Laboratory functions including Proficiency testing, SQC checks, meetings, discussions etc.
- Maintain good housekeeping of work area by cleaning up (cleaning glassware, cleaning instruments, clearing samples etc.) after each test.
- Assist chemists in new methods development.
- Standardize reagent/equipment, prepare titration solvents and test solutions when necessary.
- Work overtime when required.
- Represent the Laboratory for witnessing at third party laboratory.
- Perform any tasks as assigned by management.
- Maintain cleanliness of work area during work and before handing over to the next shift.
- Arrive punctually to work and take over from the previous shift.
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma in Chemistry/Chemical engineering; applicants with professional certificate or Higher Nitec with related experience will be considered.
- One year of working experience in petroleum or petrochemical laboratory industry preferred, entry level or applicants without relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience in handling laboratory instruments such as GC, GCMS, HPLC, FTIR, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, UV spectrophotometer or petroleum physical testing such as distillation unit, flash point tester, density meter etc.
- Physically fit, medical condition should not interfere with laboratory analysis.
- Able to work twelve (12) hour morning and night shifts.
- Able to work in a team and support the Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader.
Benefits
- Variable allowances shift, transport, standby etc.
- Flexi-benefits for Dental, Optical, or medical screening
- Overtime pay (when required)
