QA/QC Laboratory Analyst

Our client is looking for a dedicated and technically proficient

QC/QA Laboratory Analyst

to join their Quality Control department. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing all laboratory quality control activities for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, and will actively contribute to quality system management, team development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position operates within a dynamic, multi-functional laboratory environment encompassing wet-chemistry

analysis, advanced analytical instrumentation

, and integrated management systems compliant with

ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018

, and

ISO 18001

.

Key Responsibilities

Wet Chemistry \& Analytical Testing

• Perform routine and non-routine wet chemistry analyses, including titrations (acid-base, complexometric, redox), gravimetric analysis, pH measurement, density, viscosity, and moisture determination.
• Prepare, standardize, and manage reagents, standard solutions, and reference materials in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Conduct incoming inspection testing on raw materials.
• Execute in-process quality checks during manufacturing batches and perform final product release testing.
• Investigate and resolve out-of-specification (OOS) and out-of-trend (OOT) results through root cause analysis.

Analytical Instrumentation

• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, including UV-Vis spectrophotometers, ICP-OES/AES, atomic absorption spectrometers (AAS), XRF analyzers, FTIR, DSC, and TGA.
• Perform instrument calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance; maintain calibration records and logbooks.
• Support instrument qualification and method validation activities.
• Troubleshoot instrument malfunctions and coordinate with technical service providers when needed.

Quality System \& ISO Compliance

• Maintain and update QMS documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, forms, and quality records in line with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Participate in and support internal and external audit activities; serve as a resource during ISO surveillance and recertification audits.
• Identify non-conformances and drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes to resolution.
• Monitor laboratory compliance with occupational health and safety controls per ISO 45001:2018 and support safety risk assessments for all lab activities.
• Contributes to the preparation and presentation of quality KPIs and laboratory performance data for management review meetings.

Documentation \& Reporting

• Record all analytical data accurately in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and digital systems in real time.
• Prepare test reports, certificates of analysis (COA), and non-conformance reports with clear, correct interpretations.
• Maintain sample management, retention, and disposal records in accordance with established procedures.
• Liaise with production, procurement, R\&D, and commercial teams on quality-related matters and test requests.

Qualifications \& Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or a closely related field
• Minimum

5 years

of hands-on experience in a QC/QA laboratory within a chemical, polymer, or manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency in titration methods, gravimetric analysis, and solution preparation.
• Practical experience with analytical instruments: AAS, ICP, UV-Vis, FTIR, DSC, and TGA.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 18001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018; audit participation experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong ability to write, maintain, and review SOPs, COAs, test reports, and quality records.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); LIMS or ERP system experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This role operates across a fully equipped laboratory that includes:

• Wet chemistry section

– handling of acids, alkalis, solvents, and metal-based compounds under full safety protocols

• Analytical instruments section

– ICP, AAS, UV-Vis, FTIR, DSC, and TGA in a climate-controlled environment

• Sample preparation area

– mixing, dissolution, digestion, and physical testing.

• Document \& data management

– digital and physical quality records under an ISO-controlled document system.

All personnel must comply at all times with PPE requirements, chemical safety protocols, and occupational health regulations mandated under ISO 45001:2018\.