Laboratory Analyst

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Bs Food Technology, BS Chemistry and BS Chemical Engineering or any related courses.
• Has basic knowledge on acceptance of raw materials and packaging.
• Has basic skills to create, test on product formulation, sensory evaluation, and understanding of microbiology and chemistry.
• Has basic knowledge on laboratory instrumentation, data analytics and product profiling.

Job responsibilities:

• Ensures all test apparatus/equipment for laboratory analysis are properly prepared and in good working condition.
• Responsible for the preparation of chemical reagents needed for the different analyses to be performed and have an updated inventory of all chemicals, chemical reagents, solutions, raw and packaging materials, and other supplies needed by the Concentrate Plant and Central Laboratory and to program lead time for ordering point.
• Recalibrates all equipment of the Central Laboratory and properly documents all recalibrations done.
• Performs duties of Microbiologist in his/her absence.
• Keeps records and documentation of all analyses conducted for purposes of reference and traceability.
• Informs his/her immediate superior any deviation from routine analysis in case of exceptions and to keep track record of such incident.
• Conducts BPQI/PCQI analyses and submits test results to immediate superior for further evaluation.
• Performs other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time