Senior Analyst – Instrument Laboratory
Work station: Mombasa
1.0 Objectives
- Test food and
non-food products and any other items which require elemental/instrumental
analysis in accordance standard operating procedures, techniques,
national, international and industry standards or clients’ guidelines
- Train and
supervise subordinate personnel and analysts and stress the need for
accuracy and reliability in order to provide quality work from the
analysis process
- Ensure that all
activities are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC
system and more especially ISO 17025. In addition ensure GLP compliance
where applicable
2.0
Specifics tasks
- Responsible for
implementing residue testing through good laboratory practice and
according to OECD guidelines
- Ensure that
tests that require GC-MS analysis on various products are carefully
planned and
- Ensure good
instrumental techniques for other instruments e.g. LC MS/MS, LC MS, ICP,
UV-Visible, AAS, Vicam Fluorometer, Bomb calorimeter etc, are employed at
all times
- Ensure that all
tests, reporting and filling of test information are carried out in
compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC system and more especially ISO
17025
3.0
Profile
- At least a
Degree Chemistry or equivalent qualification from recognized institution.
- 2 years
laboratory testing experience preferably in a multi-purpose laboratory.
- Good knowledge
of ISO 17025, ISO 9001, GLP and HSE standards.
- Working
knowledge of laboratory instruments such as the GLC, ICP, AAS, GCMS,
LCMS/MS, UV/Visible, XRF, IR and Fluorometer.
- Have sound
knowledge of laboratory work particularly instrumental methods used in
trace analysis.
Interested
candidates should submit their detailed resume to senioranalyst2013@gmail.com
no later than Monday, 20th May 2013 – please mention “Senior Analyst Vacancy”
on the subject line
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.