Function: GC MS Application Specialist
Reporting To: Laboratory Manager
Specifics Tasks
Responsible for development of new methods and capabilities for
validation and final adoption.
Responsible method validation for implementing residue testing
through good laboratory practice and according to OECD guidelines, copies of
which must be maintained at all times
Ensure that tests that require GC-MS analysis on various
products are carefully planned and executed in a professional manner
Ensure correct methods, standards and techniques are applied
consistently in all analysis carried out including sample preparation prior to
actual instrumental analysis
Ensure good instrumental techniques for other instruments e.g.
GC MS, LC MS/MS, LC MS, ICP, UV-Visible, AAS, Vicam Fluorometer, Bomb
calorimeter etc, are employed at all times
Ensure that raw data of analysis carried out clearly supports
results obtained prior to subsequent approval.
Maintain a QC charts on testing activities to support continual
validity of tests results obtained and report any deviations to the management
for immediate action.
Ensure that all tests, reporting and filling of test information
are carried out in compliance with the laboratory’s QA/QC system and more
especially ISO 17025
Ensure that the results and the test data produced is accurate,
reliable and within acceptable repeatability/reproducibly. Maintain
repeatability/reproducibly values for major tests carried out.
Ensure that calibration status of all equipment used is verified
at all times before any testing is carried out and any equipment out of
calibration reported immediately.
Ensure that clients testing requirement are fully met and set
turnaround time is complied with at all times
Ensure that all laboratory activities under their control are
carried in safe manner and any unsafe situation reported promptly to management
for necessary action. This applies to general hygiene, sample testing, sample
retention and sample disposal/destruction.
Keep abreast with the latest development of analytical standards
related residue analysis in order to continuously develop new methods and
capabilities for validation and final adoption.
Interfaces
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Participates in supporting position to the laboratory manager,
including planning and technical management/supervision of laboratory.
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Notify the laboratory management of any establishment or any
other problems related to QA, efficiency and operations in the laboratory.
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Notify the laboratory management of all relevant information for
communication to clients and other interested parties.
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Notify the laboratory management of any clients’ complaints.
Key Performance Indicators
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Analysis turnaround time as per the analysis process control
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Accuracy, reproducibility and reliability of tests
results/reports.
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Good performance in Proficiency Testing Schemes
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Cost effective utilization of laboratory consumables &
reagents and reduction in operating expenses
Profile of the GC MS Application Specialist
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At least BSc/MSc Degree Chemistry or equivalent qualification
from recognized institution
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2 years laboratory testing experience preferably in a
multi-purpose laboratory.
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Good knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 9001, GLP and HSE standards.
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Working knowledge of laboratory instruments such as the GLC,
ICP, AAS, GCMS, LCMS/MS, UV/Visible, XRF, IR and Fluorometer.
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Have sound knowledge of laboratory work particularly
instrumental methods used in trace analysis.
Applications to careersinafrika@gmail.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Salary is pegged at sh 110,000
