Lab Analyst

**The Role**:
**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Perform the following duties:

- Sampling and laboratory testing of lubricants raw materials and finished products
- Adjust Bills of Material as required by changes in base oil physical and chemical properties.
- Interpretation of test data to determine if products meet specification and certifying products for sale to end customers.
- Participate in the quarterly Lubricants Laboratory Correlation Scheme (LLCS).
- Work with the Laboratory Supervisor to optimize Product Treat Costs.
- To carry out the full inspection and testing of base oils and bulk additives arrival by ocean tankers before and after discharging.
- To carry out the full inspection and testing to verify additives purchased in drums/pails meet Shell specifications and is fit for use in blending.
- To carry out inspection and testing on all blends produced ensuring products are on-specification before filling.
- To carry out inspection and testing on filled products to ensure there is no contamination during filling operations and products released are on-specification.
- To liaise with Production Supervisors, Blending & Filling Operators on any quality deviations observed and the necessary actions to be taken.
- Support E2E packing trial testing and new product introduction with guide from E2E Quality Supervisor/Quality Manager.
- Strict execution and compliance of all the requirements of certified quality standards i.e. ISO 9001 in order to sustain continuous certification by SIRIM.
- To calculate corrective measures to bring off-specification blends to specification. Also investigate and identifies causes of off-spec blends and fills.
- To conduct trial blends to optimize and establish new formulations for grades with change of additives version and as and when required.
- Maintain good housekeeping and ensure that all safety regulations in the Lab are strictly followed.
- To observe and in compliance with Shell’s HSSE regulations, ensure and practice good housekeeping and safe operations.
- To carry out proper disposal of all laboratory generated chemical wastes and retained samples.
- Implement the HSSE Plans, Policies, Standards and Procedures according to the HSSE-MS.
- Ensure risks of HSSE related activities are reduced to ALARP (**A**s low as reasonably practicable**).
- Ensure assets are safe guarded and controls are in place for people to operate safely.
- Provide adequate training for staff to develop competence.
- Ensure compliance to HSSE-MS.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor Degree in Science (Chemistry/Engineering and etc.)
- Fresh graduate with interest in the role or individuals with working experience of 1 - 2 years in the relevant field are welcome to apply
- Good English language skills (speak, read and write)
**Disclaimer