Lab Technician

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and package product samples for customer requests and external lab tests.
• Conduct lab analyses, including physicochemical tests (e.g., pH, Brix, salt, viscosity) and sensory evaluations.
• Communicate with the production team regarding the go/no-go decision for subsequent processing steps based on analytical results.
• Enter test results into the ERP system (SAP).
• Perform in-house calibration of instruments (e.g., pH meters, refractometers) and coordinate external instrument calibration.
• Manage inventory of benchmark/reference samples.
• Prepare chemicals and standardize titrants.
• Conduct CIP chemical titration to verify chemical concentration.
• Perform cleaning verification surface swabs (e.g., ATP swabs, allergen swabs).
• Support new product trials.
• Monitor and requisition consumables stock.
• File and archive lab documents.
• Maintain overall lab orderliness and cleanliness.
• Promptly report any deviations, deficiencies, non-conformities, or abnormalities in lab operations to the QA Officer and Assistant Process QA Manager.

Qualifications and skills

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience in a similar lab environment is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience with lab equipment and procedures, including calibration and maintenance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for data entry and management.
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Energetic, flexible, and innovative, with a willingness to adapt to new challenges and technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing tests and documenting results.