MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLEPerform qualitative and quantitative testing of various chemicals and materials to support routine manufacturing and engineering projects. The individual will be responsible of: laboratory inventory stock of supplies, instrument maintenance and assist Scientist in method development and validations among others.**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:- Perform tests or processes required to monitor chemicals, solutions and raw materials for the manufacturing operation.- Conduct laboratory experiments and testing of raw materials- Support evaluation and upgrade of laboratory procedures.- Maintain working knowledge and understanding of USP, FDA, ISO, and any other regulatory standards applicable to chemical testing and validation.- Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment and safe work habits.- Use and maintain highly advanced scientific instrumentation in the Analytical Laboratory (e. g. high pressure liquid chromatographer, ion chromatographer, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy).- Provide support to the manufacturing site in the areas of analytical testing and review.- Carry out assigned tasks such as laboratory experiments and testing of raw materials and solutions.- Conduct OOS investigations guided by the lab Scientist or Supervisor.- Ensure accuracy of notebooks and spreadsheets in accordance to the appropriate standards.- Review test results and other pertinent documentation.- Support development, validation and implementation of test methods for laboratory equipment.- Support training of other laboratory technicians on instrumentation, test procedures, software analysis programs, and laboratory standards.- Ensure correct documentation on Analytical Laboratory testing. Maintain all required laboratory record.- Perform wet chemistry testing to support incoming chemicals/materials per USP methodologies.- Perform and support testing for routine manufacturing and internal product manufacturing investigations using analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, FT-IR, IC, TOC and others in high throughput environment.- Follow written test method procedures to execute routine laboratory tests in GMP environment.- Follow ABBOTT Quality Policy by adhering to documented Standard Operating Procedures.- Ensure chemical inventory is well stocked.- Ordering lab supplies, chemicals/SRM standards and equipment spares.- Communicate effectively with management and other team members/internal customers.- Participate in continuous improvement (Lean Principles) of laboratory testing and development.- Develop in-depth knowledge of analytical techniques/instrumentation, lab instrument software's and troubleshooting skills.- Assist scientists with method development and validation activities.- Support training of other laboratory technicians on instrumentation, test procedures, software analysis programs and laboratory standards.- Communicate testing status/issues with requestors and support for summiting samples to the lab (test request).- Participate on troubleshooting activities altogether with lab Scientist or Lab Supervisor. Review and approve test results and other pertinent documentation.QUALIFICATIONSEducationBachelor's degree or related field with 2-4 years demonstrated experience, Chemical laboratory technician, chemistry.ExperienceAt least 3 years of experience.- Ability to follow instructions and maintain safety in the work place- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and use of basic lab equipment such as ph meter, analytical balance, HPLC, among others.- Working knowledge of quality systems and analytical test methods.- Experience with routine laboratory/wet chemistry work and analytical instrumentation through educational background or relevant industry experience.Language Proficiency- Intermediate Commands of English / Required Preferred Qualifications & Education- Advance Commands of English / PreferredShift TB
