Chemist, Lab (Ghuwaifat Border-Sila)

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Job Purpose Plan analysis programs and participate in special test procedures to analyse chemical composition and physical properties of samples according to international testing standards and lab procedures for non-routing analysis. Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods. Job Specific Accountabilities • Support all activities in the laboratories, with regard to analytical determinations of all process stream and product samples using internationally accepted Standard Analysis Methods and to HSE guidelines. • Follow the established testing procedures and monitor the results to make certain they are accurate and in accordance with Company specifications. • Carry out special tests, which may involve advanced techniques, the use of special apparatus or modifications to traditional testing methods. • Calibrate and monitor instruments in the laboratory to ensure their testing performance is accurate. • Prepare and standardize solutions and reagents used in laboratory and maintain records. • Monitor the operation and inform Laboratory Section Head of abnormal operating parameters that may be prevailing. • Coordinate with regard to analysis schedules, test runs, shutdowns, start-ups, technical surveys and inspection-related analysis of sludge and scales for corrosion control. • Conduct installations. Pre-commissioning and commissioning tasks on the assigned new QC equipment installation projects. • Maintain optimum inventory of chemicals, testing apparatus, equipment and glassware for the efficient operation of the Laboratory. Ensure that such are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Prepare requisitions for chemicals. • Conduct laboratory equipment frontline maintenance and analytical instrument troubleshooting. • Participate in the preparation of capital and operating budgets for the Laboratory to meet testing requirements and monitor/control expenditure. Contribute to the preparation of 5-year plan for Laboratory. Minimum Qualification • Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or equivalent. Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills • 6 years of experience, including at least Professional Certifications As applicable