Senior Laboratory Analyst at EnvironQuest Limited

Job Summary

• Coordinate laboratory operations and ensure optimal performance, client satisfaction, and profitability
• The role involves conducting complex analytical testing, maintaining laboratory standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading process improvements.

Duties
Laboratory Operations & Analytical Testing:

• Plan and execute complex analytical and physical chemistry tests per SOPs.
• Oversee sample collection, preparation, and analysis
• Utilize advanced chemical knowledge and statistical tools to troubleshoot challenges.
• Interpret, document, and review test results, ensuring compliance with standards.

Quality Control & Compliance:

• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained
• Maintain compliance with all standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Ensure all reagents and solutions are prepared and stored as per SOPs.
• Maintain laboratory accreditation with regulatory bodies (e.g., ISO, DPR, FMEnV, NESREA).

Process Improvement & Leadership:

• Identify and implement new technologies to enhance environmental chemistry and sampling.
• Lead and mentor laboratory staff, providing technical guidance and training.
• Review any changes to lab procedures and specifications.
• Oversee process improvements and data quality initiatives.

Team Management & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with environmental scientists to prioritize sample analysis.
• Prepare and present analytical results to stakeholders.
• Act as a technical expert for internal and external clients.
• Motivate and hold employees accountable to performance objectives.

General Duties:

• Ensure strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables and equipment.
• Manage people and performance, taking decisive actions when necessary.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the manager

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to EnvironQuest’s conditions of employment.
• Standard work schedule: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, minimum 8 hours/day).
• Confidentiality: Employees must not disclose company/client data without written approval.

Employees must work impartially, competently, and in accordance with the laboratory management system

Skills
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and laboratory software.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR).
• Experience in data interpretation, results reporting, and safety compliance.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• Leadership skills with team motivation and coaching abilities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and good laboratory practices (GLP)

Experience:
Qualification:

• BSc / MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum 6 - 8 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Certifications in ISO 17025, GLP, or GMP (preferred).
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance

KPIs (Subject to Review):

• Accuracy & Timeliness: % of tests completed within deadlines and with zero errors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to ISO, HSE, and other relevant standards.
• Process Efficiency: Reduction in non-conformities and lab downtime.
• Team Leadership: Training hours completed for junior staff.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive feedback from clients and internal teams

Key Competencies:

• Results reporting

Desirable Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks independently and produce results within specified time frames.