Chemist- Anac Laboratory at Stratostaff

Profile Introduction            

Our client, a leading retailer in Oil and Gas sector is seeking to bring on board a chemist, ANAC who will be responsible in offering after sales service to the Lubes customers. The role involves day-to-day running of the Laboratory.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure all ANAC Laboratory staff members, visitors and processes uphold clients HSEQ standards and relevant Statutory requirements by enforcing their application.
• Perform a risk assessment in the lab and identify hazards and controls needed to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Lubricating oil samples receipt and preparation.
• Performing laboratory tests and recording reliable and accurate results
• Maintain high customer service standards at the Laboratory by quick response to customer requests
• Preparation of reagents and solutions according to SOP's
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Participates in both internal & external audits of the Laboratory
• Laboratory glassware cleaning and handling
• Sampling kit preparation
• Ensure availability, accountability and loss control of Laboratory consumables by checking and optimizing stock levels, checking stock movements and preparing re-order schedules for the procurement process.
• Preparing and submitting monthly Laboratory invoicing for the client affiliates
• Lab waste management and sample retaining.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in (Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry)
• Previous hands-on experience in a busy laboratory, with emphasis on analytical skills and safety practices.
• Conversant with application of computer packages in data analysis and reporting

Core Competencies

The laboratory environment requires :

• A high level of operational discipline, basic understanding of hazards associated to various laboratory chemicals and their mitigation, compliance to procedures/rules and respect of the safety culture in place. In addition, ensuring every task is completed everyday without injury or incident.
• A team player, flexible and able to work under minimum supervision