Assistant Chemist (1 Year Contract)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns to conduct routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, SOPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Learns how to document work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.
• Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Learns to carry out testing on all aspects of work and calibration of equipment in the respective section when necessary.
• Learns to highlight abnormalities and discrepancies in the testing, calibration and results.
• Learns to perform the duties of a Quality Officer for the section
• Attends and participates in project meetings.
• Learns to perform peer review of data.
• Learns to highlight abnormalities and discrepancies in the testing, calibration and results.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment. Plans individual workload in coordination with team members.
• General laboratory work like sample receipt and registration, preparation of sample bottles and helping to maintain cleanliness of laboratory, equipment and apparatus.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Assist the Lab Manager/Senior Chemist in all aspects of work in the respective section.
• Demonstrate and promotes the company vision.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or equivalent
• Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel, and department management.
• May work with potentially hazardous materials.
• Overtime and weekend work as required.
• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.
• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Entry level are welcome