Lab Analyst

Overview:
Ensure we produce high quality product for our customers that is complying with our standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage effectively raw materials receiving protocol in October plant and other cold stores in terms of (Sampling, inspections, RMV4 compliance and GDPs)
- Build a robust capability to the contingent work force and delivered the needed trainings on regular periods.
- Prepare and send the daily reports of RMs receiving and rejection cases as well.
- Finalize all the SAP transactions of RMs on time.
- To carry out and record chemical and physical laboratory testing of products both work in progress and finished products by following the correct methods of analysis and work instructions.
- Ensure tests are carried out in a timely and accurate manner and all results documented and reported correctly following strict methodologies.
- Ensure any non conformance of standard is reported correctly to laboratory leader/ quality teams/ production (as required), record corrective actions taken.
- Perform and record internal calibration check of the lab. Equipment and instruments as per the required intervals.
- Ensure retained/shelf life samples are stored effectively for traceability and testing as required.
- Participate in investigations into product issues, customer complaints.
- To ensure all reagents, tools and instruments are kept in the correct condition and report any issues in a timely manner.
- Constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example, titrators, pipetting machines, and pH meters.
- To carry out any other tasks relevant to the department as requested by department managers.
- Adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) within the lab, and Follow all the Lab. documented procedures and instructions regarding HACCP, ISO, Hygiene, and EHS.
- Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.
- Carry out Drinking and Wastewater analysis according to SOP.
- Bring any problems to the attention of Lab Supervisors and stuff, in addition to providing advices on quality issues.
- Perform sanitation & hygiene test procedures to ensure compliance to company standards & local authority standards.Daily Calibration of the Equipments
- Daily Reports to the Chemist for any Defects
- Problems reported to the Supervisor with Coordination with Purchasing Department for the Raw Materials
- Weak Link to achieve Certain Percentage for the Products according to the Procedures ( Seasoning / Potato Defects )
- KPI’s
- Audit ( Internal & External)

Qualifications:

- Food Technology or Agricultural Education (science is preferred).
- Good Communication Skill
- Analytical Thinking / Skills
- Accuracy & Attention to Details
- Internal / External Customer Focus
- Good English language is a must.
- Technical knowledge of relevant quality standards & products.
- Knowledge of process involved.
- Details oriented
- Good interpersonal skills.