Perform advanced analytical testing and data interpretation using GCMS, FTIR, and/or LCMS instrumentation. Analyze instrument data, troubleshoot equipment abnormalities, and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions to management with supporting evidence and corrective action recommendations, ensuring compliance with laboratory quality standards. Acts as the technical resource for day-to-day laboratory operations and supports issue resolution through established procedures.
Regular Responsibilities
- Execute routine contamination analysis testing on assigned analytical platforms (GCMS, FTIR, LCMS)
- Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules; update PM checklists and equipment logs
- Prepare and verify calibration standards; evaluate check standard pass/fail criteria
- Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, machine faults, and performance degradation, implement corrective actions to restore normal instrument operation.
- Document findings with supporting evidence (chromatograms, spectral data, control charts)
- Support shift-based laboratory operations
- Adhere to chemical laboratory safety, SDS/MSDS protocols, and emergency response procedures
- Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams on data validity and equipment status
- Identify process pain points and propose digital/procedural enhancements
- Contribute to method development and validation activities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze instrument data and investigate out-of-tolerance conditions. Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, implement corrective actions and escalate recurring issues to management with technical justification. Escalate unresolved OOC/OOS conditions to management with trend analysis and recommended actions.
- Diploma in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
Skill / Experience Requirement:
- Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Office applications
- Required to work in 12 hours shift pattern with day or night cycles
- Able to communicate in basic English
- Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
- Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
- Own transportation for travelling to work