Organic Lab Technician

Job description

Perform advanced analytical testing and data interpretation using GCMS, FTIR, and/or LCMS instrumentation. Analyze instrument data, troubleshoot equipment abnormalities, and escalate out-of-tolerance conditions to management with supporting evidence and corrective action recommendations, ensuring compliance with laboratory quality standards. Acts as the technical resource for day-to-day laboratory operations and supports issue resolution through established procedures.

Regular Responsibilities

• Execute routine contamination analysis testing on assigned analytical platforms (GCMS, FTIR, LCMS)
• Maintain preventive maintenance (PM) schedules; update PM checklists and equipment logs
• Prepare and verify calibration standards; evaluate check standard pass/fail criteria
• Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, machine faults, and performance degradation, implement corrective actions to restore normal instrument operation.
• Document findings with supporting evidence (chromatograms, spectral data, control charts)
• Support shift-based laboratory operations
• Adhere to chemical laboratory safety, SDS/MSDS protocols, and emergency response procedures
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams on data validity and equipment status
• Identify process pain points and propose digital/procedural enhancements
• Contribute to method development and validation activities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Analyze instrument data and investigate out-of-tolerance conditions.

Identify and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities, implement corrective actions and escalate recurring issues to management with technical justification. Escalate unresolved OOC/OOS conditions to management with trend analysis and recommended actions.

Qualifications

Diploma in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science Skill / Experience Requirement: Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Office applications Required to work in 12 hours shift pattern with day or night cycles Able to communicate in basic English

• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
• Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision
• Own transportation for travelling to work