The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for the following:
• Ensures accurate and timeous completion of prescribed analytical protocols (SOPs) and accompanying administrative duties.
• Analysis of pesticide residues in fresh produce using the QuEChERS extraction technique
• Optimize the use of the equipment in the preparative section of the laboratory.
• Ensure efficient service delivery to customers.
• Self-Management.
• Minimize financial Risks.
• Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025).
• Management of critical consumables.
Job requirements:
- Qualification required:
Minimum qualification of a National Diploma Analytical Chemistry or related field.
- Experience required:
At least 1-year relevant experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited facility. Preparation of chemicals, solutions, and standards. Sample extraction processes. Basic knowledge and understanding of chromatographic instrumentation. Adherence to good laboratory practice.
- Key responsibilities:
Method Validation
Assist Laboratory Analysts with method development and validation. Ensure that any changes are made to the methods if necessary. Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration. Participate in proficiency testing.
Quality Control
Performs Internal verification of Equipment. Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab are controlled and recorded accordingly. Checking quality and suitability of chemicals. Recording quality controls
Technical processes - implementation
Sample registration on LIMS. Extraction of routine samples – fresh fruit and vegetables, grains, nuts etc. Weighing, homogenizing, mixing, and filtering. Equipment verification (balances, volumetric flasks, pipettes). Pesticide analyses Preparation of reference standards (weighing, mixing filtering). Preparation of daily solvents and standards. Participation in proficiency testing schemes. Instrumentation set-up and sample analysis.
Meetings
Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025)
Implement standard QMS protocols. Consistent and correct application of analytical methods. Compliance to statutory requirements. Records all non-conformances observed for further investigation.
Communication, Advising and Reporting
Comment and report timely on irregularities. Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions. Ensures that all test results comply with the documented quality control criteria.
Knowledge required:
knowledge of ISO 17025 implementation and improvement, Implementation of the LIMS for traceability (added advantage) Technical processes of Pesticides residues testing in various matrices. Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Laboratory Health and Safety principles
Skills required:
Well-developed interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills Sound technical record keeping techniques. Ability to work under pressure. Propensity to pay attention to detail. Computer literate – MS Outlook, Word & Excel.
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