A day in the life of an Associate Chemist ...

• Conduct the analysis according to the plan in order to meet TAT (turn around time).
• Perform data processing and result validation.
• Perform in house maintanence according to the schedule.
• Lead the root cause analysis for the respective method in-charge/instrumentation with the support from Team Member.
• Participate in audits and be main person responsible for closing gap with the support from team members.
• Act as Internal Auditor for the internal method audit.
• Main person responsible for reviewing the Technical documentation with the support from Team member.
• Liasing with vendor (equipment and analytical standard etc).
• Liasing internally for any enquiry or result follow up.
• Inventory management to ensure no disruption supply to analysis.
• Regularly perform 5S (housekeeping).
• In charge of the instrument Preventive Maintenance/Calibration where applicable.
• Involved in method validation/verification with the support from Chemist/Lab Manager where necessary.

Requirement

i) Experience in at least one key analytical technique
ii) Experience in at least one contaminant analytical technique and knowledge of Quality System and Good Lab Practice

iii) Working experience in analytical lab at least 2 years and above

iv) Experience in ICPMS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) and heavy metal testing would be an added advantage

v) Candidate with ISO17025 accreditation would be beneficial