Lab Technician

Role Objective
Preparation and Analysis of samples for wet chemistry, physical, sensory and shelf-life studies.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Analysis of food, cosmetics and water samples for composition, wet chemistry chemical and physical parameters.
• Sample analysis for physical, sensory and shelf-life studies.
• Sample analysis for composition and nutritional analytes.
• Sample analysis for effect of storage conditions on composition and nutritional analytes.
• Analysis of samples for contaminants and packaging material and its relations to sensory and shelf life of product.
• 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.
Education: (Minimum)
Bachelor’s degree in food technology/ food science/chemistry/applied chemistry/Science
Experience: (Years and nature of experience)
3 to 5 years’ Experience.
Some Experience from Food and water testing Laboratory is desirable.
Special Skills & Knowledge
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 ISO 17025
Knowledge of calibration, methods validation
Solid track record with an analytical lab
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