Laboratory Analyst - Brits at Syngenta

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analytical Analysis of Finished Product samples on HPLC and GC, according to analytical methods and the approval thereof according to manufacturing specifications
• Analysis of wash water and Product First Filled samples in compliance with Residual Impurity Matrices
• Physical test of Finished Product samples such as pH, viscosity, density, particle size, wet sieve test and emulsion test according to methods and the approval thereof according to specifications
• Analysis of Wastewater samples and approval thereof according to specification
• Analysis of customer complaint samples and special requests
• Development of local methods and the validation thereof
• Advise Production Technicians on formulations not being Right First Time and in-process adjustments
• Take part in “Inter-laboratory Calibration Exercise”
• Ensure full functioning, verification, calibrations and services of all laboratory equipment
• Maintaining a well organised storeroom and recording and storing of samples
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
• Carry out any reasonable request from HSE&Q Manager
• Ordering of consumables
• Carry out spot checks in the plant to ensure quality of packing
• Administration: Results logged into computer system, LIMS, QM on SAP and creating labels
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and Syngenta Quality Code of Practice, procedures, guidelines and requirements
• Adhere to HSE&Q standards and requirements
• Take personal responsibility for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
• Be actively involved with OPEX strategy
• Review and update SOP’s, and other documentation related to quality control.
• Maintain and manage accurate and precise documentation
• Analysis of raw materials using FTIR
• Ensure that all final batch samples, first fill and raw materials are received, analysed and retained
• Ensure that the final batch sample quantity retained complies to Syngenta standard

Qualifications

KNOWLEDG EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES

• Critical knowledge Grade 12 with Maths and Science Diploma in Chemistry Knowledge of ISO 9001 Critical experience
• Minimum of 3 years Laboratory experience GC, HPLC, (Agilant), Chemstation, LIMS and SAP Analytical and instrumentation troubleshooting Method validation

Critical capabilities

• Good communication skills at all levels
• Team player
• Accurate task performance Interpretation of analysis results and advising/performing corrective action
• Ability to work independently
• Focus on customer requirements
• Administration skills
• Collaborates across boundaries