Assistant Chemist (Maritime Service)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determining the confidentiality, integrity, quality, technical, health and safety aspect of the company.

• To assist the Lab Manager / Senior Chemist in all aspects of work in the respective section.

• To carry out testing on all aspects of work and calibration of equipment in the respective section when necessary.

• Assist in or perform reagent preparation and standardization of standard solutions.

• Perform result entry, QC checks, inventory maintenance, basic equipment calibration & maintenance.

• Maintain of all equipment and testing records in the respective section.

• General laboratory work like housekeeping, sample receipt and registration, preparation of sample bottles and helping to maintain cleanliness of laboratory, equipment and apparatus.

• To highlight abnormalities and discrepancies in the testing, calibration and results.

• Perform the duties of a Quality Officer for the section.

• When necessary, updating of test methods and working instructions under supervision.

Job Requirement:

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Chemistry, Science or equivalent

• Interacts with operational personnel, scientific personnel, and department management.

• May work with potentially hazardous materials.

• Overtime and weekend work as required.

• Work requires some standing and sitting for long periods of time, including working within a laboratory hood and standing at a bench top.

• Work requires use of PPE (personal protective equipment).

• Entry level are welcome.

What we offer: As an employer, we’re keen to look after our people with as much dedication as they look after our patients. That’s why we offer competitive salaries, excellent training and exceptional career prospects. We’re a growing and ambitious company, so there is huge potential here to develop with us and enjoy fantastic rewards in your career.

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Eurofins Mechem is an Equal Opportunities Company.