Laboratory Technician

Job title : Laboratory Technician

Purpose of Position

• To perform routine and specialized laboratory tests, analyses, and quality control activities to ensure that products, raw materials, and processes comply with established standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

Duties and   Responsibilities

• Conduct routine physical, chemical, and microbiological tests on raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and testing solutions according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Accurately record, calculate, and interpret test results.
• Verify that test results meet required specifications and report any deviations.
• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments correctly and safely.
• Perform routine calibration, verification, and basic maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Identify equipment malfunctions and report them for corrective action.
• Ensure proper cleaning, handling, and storage of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, logbooks, and test reports.
• Ensure laboratory documentation complies with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit test reports to relevant departments in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper filing and traceability of laboratory data
• Always Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and quality procedures.
• Perform internal and external audits by providing laboratory records and results.
• Participate in investigations of non‑conforming or abnormal test results.
• Support corrective and preventive actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with laboratory safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Handle chemicals, reagents, and samples safely.
• Ensure proper segregation and disposal of laboratory waste.
• Immediately report safety incidents, hazards, or unsafe conditions.
• Work collaboratively with laboratory, production, and quality teams.
• Support onboarding and training of new laboratory staff when required.
• Carry out any other laboratory‑related duties assigned by the supervisor.