Analytical Laboratory Technician (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and laboratory analysis of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, by-products, water, and utilities.
• Perform routine chemical and instrumental analyses using approved laboratory methods and recognized analytical standards.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Verify product compliance with quality specifications and report non-conforming materials or products.
• Provide timely laboratory results to support production and process optimization.
• Maintain laboratory quality management systems, records, and documentation in compliance with GLP, GMP, ISO, HACCP, and company quality standards.
• Support method validation, internal quality control programmes, proficiency testing, and laboratory audits.
• Ensure proper sample identification, storage, traceability, and retention.
• Manage laboratory chemicals, reagents, consumables, and reference standards while ensuring safe handling and storage.
• Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements and promote safe laboratory practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical support to Production and other plant departments.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the QC Coordinator or Plant Management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in an analytical or industrial laboratory, preferably within the food processing, edible oils, manufacturing, or chemical processing industry.
• Working knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques, wet chemistry, and analytical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with laboratory quality management systems, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), ISO standards, and HACCP principles.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and professional certification in Quality Management will be an added advantage.