Laboratory Technologist

Job Summary

He/she ensures compliance to ISO management system, regulatory, legal and other internal and external process requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
• Licensed Chemist/Chemical Technician
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Can operate laboratory equipment/apparatus
• Computer literate
• Knowledgeable to speak and write English
• Able to work independently, proactive and a good communicator
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Analyze incoming raw materials, packaging materials and labels. Record result of analysis in the QC cards and evaluation sheet.
• Reports to the Plant Manager any result of analysis that deviates the standard specifications of the item being tested or evaluated.
• Analyze both powdered and liquid products being blended/mix as directed by the Plant Manager/Demand Planner.
• Perform adjustment of the products being produced to conform with specification. Prior approval of the SHEQ Manager/Plant Manager is required.
• Perform Stability Test and Laboratory Pilot Batch on some products as directed by the R&D c/o Lead Chemist and Plant Manager.
• Monitor the status of the retention samples. Discuss with the SHEQ Manager/Plant Manager on the disposition of samples that are already past the retention period.
• Perform laboratory analysis on new and or alternate raw materials and packaging materials as directed by the Plant Manager. Report to the Procurement Manager result of test and or status of new items being tested.
• Do routine calibrations on laboratory equipment based on laboratory calibration schedule.
• Check quality of soft and de-ionized water being used in the production area. Report result to the Plant Manager. Regenerate the water softener as directed by the Plant Manager.
• Updating of IPSR, SDS, QATM and RM specifications
• Monthly GMP monitoring
• Monitoring of wash water used and recycled, NCP, controlled chemicals (usage and outage)
• Assist in Production Scheduling in absence of Plant Manager
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisors. Monitoring of Production (operator movement, near miss, packaging problem)

• Preparation of reagents for customer use.
• Contact testing
• Verification of customer complaints
• Provide documents related to sales and service e.g. COA, SDS,
• Water analysis
• Competitor samples analysis

• Ensure that plant SHE inductions are performed for new employees, contractors and visitors.
• Monitor the performance of contractors on site through supervision to ensure that they meet all of the ECOLAB site requirements as well as
• Monitor behavioral-based audit schedule and reports findings
• Conduct Gemba Walks
• Establish, implement and monitor “5S program” on site
• Ensure that the site is kept in a clean, neat and orderly state.
• Conduct monthly training program in SHEQ issues at plant meeting.
• Conduct OH&S and environmental incident investigations including near miss situations
• Ensure that corrective actions from SHE incident investigations are followed through.
• Prepare monthly Safety Compliance Report
• Post monthly safety data in Ecolab share point
• Conducts site safety inspection on a regular basis or as planned.
• Conducts Risk Assessment of all Manufacturing and Office Activities
• Trains the plant people on Safety and other new initiatives of the corporate or regional headquarter, as required
• Provides Contractor Safety Orientation, if there is a need
• Provides General Safety Orientation for all new and contractual employees, as required
• Reports unsafe condition and unsafe acts and recommends corrective action
• Conducts facility audit annually
• Submit Semi-Annual/Annual Dole Report

• Participates in the internal audit at least once a year as an ISO Internal Quality Auditor
• Revising quality procedures if change is needed
• Ensure compliance to all ISO-related activities and requirements

• Daily housekeeping of Laboratory
• Conduct daily CILT of laboratory equipment’s
• Monthly housekeeping of Retain Samples Area
• Daily updating of DOM boards

• Issuance of batch sheet thru IMS.
• Supports the production personnel in locating RMs thru IMS.
• Creation of all reimbursements of personnel without laptops.
• Assisting plant personnel without laptops in their online training courses and workday-related matters.

• Issuance of COA and SDS prior to delivery of finished goods.
• Ensuring completion of COA of all imported products.
• Sending COA via email for all products shipped to VISMIN.

• Performs other PCO roles and responsibilities
• Conducts training on Wellness or Chemical of the Month on Monthly Plant Meetings
• Participates on Weekly Leadership Meeting