Laboratory Specialist

▪ Oversees laboratory testing done in his/her section and reviews analytical results with concerned analysts.

▪ Ensures that Lab personnel undergo and pass proficiency testing to ensure the quality of work results.

▪ Effectively manages the utilization of laboratory resources including monitoring of equipment efficiency and laboratory analyst effectiveness

▪ Performs analyses relevant to his/her section when necessary. ▪ Interprets evaluation results of his/her assigned commodity and prepares section report for management use.

▪ Ensures all materials and equipment needed for the day’s analysis are prepared and available.

▪ Ensures that the analysts observe good housekeeping practices and complies with Company Safety Manual and QMS.

▪ Performs various administrative duties such as but not limited to work distribution, staff performance monitoring including giving of feedback to ensure they meet performance standards, providing training and/or disciplining staff when necessary.

▪ Decision-making as to work assignments of direct subordinates (i.e. method of analysis, key priority assignments, admin matters)

▪ Request for cash advance / payment of division’s expenses subject to review of and approval of Laboratory Operations Manager.

▪ Recommendatory authority on the corrective action for staff misconduct involving penalties on written warning up to 5 days suspension.

▪ Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System

▪ Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.

▪ Complies with the QHSE policies including but not limited to: o Maintains a sound understanding of QHSE management techniques and the commitment to deliver QHSE performance that meets the expectations of SGS.

o Maintains a strong knowledge of and commitment to Group and Divisional QHSE Targets and Objectives by setting, monitoring and formally reporting local Targets and Objectives.

o Balances production and cost control demands with QHSE needs while not allowing one to become subordinate to the other.

o Ensures risk assessments are completed for all routine and non routine activities.

o Ensures Safe Working Methods are in place and applied in all operations and as identified by contract.

o Identifies client and project QHSE requirements and ensures these are built into the work while supporting the Group QHSE Management System.

o Ensures that suppliers / contractors are apprised of relevant QHSE requirements and that any adverse QHSE impacts of their activities or products are managed and minimized.

o Identifies and provides relevant QHSE training for their personnel. o Actively promotes good housekeeping and safe use of equipment.

o Participates in incident investigations involving their department personnel. o Assists QHSE staff in the completion of department QHSE audits

• Licensed Chemist.
• Experience in water and wastewater analysis.
• Knowledge of relevant analytical methods and laboratory practices.
• Preferably with a Master's Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, technical, and documentation skills.