Senior Analytical Lab Technician

Key Accountabilities & Activities

• Testing Operations: Perform HPLC, FTIR, DSC, Dynamic Rheometer, and EEW titration for raw materials, mixes, and prepregs.
  

• Safety Compliance: Conduct all tests using approved PPE (including respirators) and immediately report near -misses to the HSE Manager.
  

• Equipment Maintenance: Execute daily weight scale verifications and weekly lab equipment verifications; coordinate with external teams for required calibrations.
  

• Regulatory & Data: Act as the Government Chemical contact; perform mathematical graphing and release analysis results via LIMS.
  

• Process Improvement: Carry out additional testing for new materials, suppliers, or modified methods as required.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Education: Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a relevant field.
  
• Core Skills: Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and business software like SAP and LIMS.
  
• Standards Knowledge: Ability to interpret AS9100, NADCAP, ASTM, and ISO standards, alongside Aerospace requirements like FOD and SPC.
  

• Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  

• Schedule: Rotating shift patterns (Day, Afternoon, Night), 5 days per week; overtime may be required.
  

• Physical: Involves extended standing, lifting equipment/tools, and handling hazardous materials.
  

Competency Profile

• Technical: Journey person level in Chemical Lab Environments and Equipment Verification/Calibration.
  

• Health & Safety: Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 4500
  

• Behavioural: Demonstrates a "Winner's Mindset," results orientation, and cultural respect (specifically UAE values).
  

  
  
• Innovation: Proactively identifies process inefficiencies and adapts to changing demands.