We are looking for a qualified Lab Technician for a steel factory to undertake a variety of laboratory procedures of a technical nature.
You will be handling sensitive equipment to analyze samples or substances and conduct tests, reporting findings to a laboratory manager.
Job location:
Jeddah, KSA.
Job role:
- Performing pre-analytical procedures
- Sorting, allocating, and delivering specimens to work stations and loading onto laboratory instruments as required
- Receiving, unpacking, and sorting incoming specimens or solutions
- Participating in basic quality control procedures and inventory management
- Maintaining good record-keeping practices while adhering to quality and safety programs
- Maintaining accuracy and calibration of laboratory testing equipment
- Performing routine inspections on laboratory equipment to determine when maintenance is required
- Using relevant computer software to collect or input data and information
- Expertise in dealing with laboratory instruments such as Gas Chromatography, Moisture Analyzer, pH, Conductivity, TDS, TSS, TOC, COD, Cl, Fe, X-Ray, FTIR, Density, Specific Gravity, Melt Index, Color Index, with experience in Gas Chromatography
Additional responsibilities in Quality Assurance Department, laboratory section:
- Analyzing gases and liquids such as hydrocarbons and water using GC instruments, with good control during plant startup or shutdown
- Analyzing MTBE, polypropylene (PP) products
- Using various types of GC (e.g., Agilent, Broker, SION) and troubleshooting
- Water analysis
- Polymer physical and chemical analysis, including MVR, melting point, color, contamination tests, and formaldehyde concentration
- Operating injection molding machines and extruders safely and troubleshooting them