Lab Technologist

Role Objective: Sample analysis and LIMS data entry and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receiving sample in the chemistry department and allocate it to analyst in LIMS
• Collect the results work sheet and enter in the LIMS on daily basis
• Arranging sample in the sample room before and after analysis
• Retrieve sample from sample room and arrange analysis as and when required.
• Disposal of sample on timely basis as per plan on regular interval.
• Sample analysis for composition and nutritional analytes.
• Sample analysis for physical, sensory and shelf-life studies.
• Sample analysis for effect of storage conditions on composition and nutritional analytes.
• Analysis of samples for contaminants and packaging material residues.
• Any other new analysis planned by laboratory and management.
• Market sample analysis as per customers or GSO requirements
• Record keeping of all the analysis and entering data in LIMS.
• Up to date with scientific and technical developments
• Method development (as per standards) for the above-mentioned analysis.
• Working collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Being aware of, and keeping up to date with, health and safety issues.
• Validating methods and calibration of equipment.
• Implementation of good laboratory practices
• Calibration and performance of lab equipment s/Balances
• Variable responsibilities are contingent on workload vis a vis primary responsibilities and Company needs.
• Ready to work overtime, weekends, shifts and during holidays.

Desired Candidate Profile

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS GUIDELINES

1. Education: (Minimum) Diploma in food technology/ Food Science/Chemistry/Applied chemistry/Science.
2. Experience: (Years and nature of experience) 0-3 Years of Experience Some Experience from Food and water testing Laboratory is desirable.
3. Special Skills & Knowledge:
   • Computer literate and having IT skills related to configuration of software program LIMS.
   • Good knowledge of type of foods and its storage requirements.
   • Knowledge of inventory management.
   • Hands on lab analysis experience from relevant field.
   • Hands on experience on advance lab equipment.
   • Strong food chemistry knowledge and background.
   • Knowledge on GLP.
   • Knowledge of Microbiological Analysis.
   • Knowledge of ISO 17025.
   • Knowledge of calibration, methods validation and uncertainty measurement
   • Solid track record with an analytical lab & troubleshooting analytical equipment.
   • Proven knowledge of quality systems, analytical lab equipment validation
   • Strong communicator
   • Ideally a strong background within a regulated lab function ideally within food,
   • Knowledge Occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the workplace.
   • Data management and reporting.
   • Computer literacy
   • Statistical techniques