MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
Responsible for ensuring all sampling and testing activities in the Incoming Materials laboratory are carried out in a safe and productive manner.
- Assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards, such as GMPs, Class A and ISO regulations.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist in trouble-shooting and determining root cause for quality issues related to incoming raw materials or packaging materials.
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Alert Materials and Operations to conditions that may adversely impact product quality.
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Responsible for routine vendor audits, incoming quality assurance, and feedback and reporting.
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Provide testing services to Plant Operations to ensure seamless and smooth process operations.
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All operations in the Incoming Materials Laboratory are carried out in a safe and productive manner, adhering to GMP/GLP standards at all times.
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Established working knowledge and application of a specialized technical skill.
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Apply specialized knowledge to coordinate day-to-day work.
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Knowledge of related regulations and standards.
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Strong understanding of current processes and procedures and may identify opportunities for improvement.
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Complete a wide range of tasks and assignments.
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Resolve more complex situations by applying demonstrated knowledge and skills generally acquired through job experience.
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Analyze information to select appropriate options from defined alternatives.
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Apply experience and judgment to make decisions or resolve issues within defined options or standard protocols.
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Anticipate problems and recognizes when to deviate from standard practices.
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Exceptions are usually resolved with the concurrence of a team lead or supervisor.
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Normally receive no instruction on routine work; receive instructions for new work or special assignments.
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Independently gather resources and information needed to complete projects.
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Contribute to own team/closely related teams through quality and efficiency of own work.
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Apply communication skills to provide service, coordinate information and collaborate with others.
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Regularly interact with customers and first line management.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Diploma in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology or in related discipline or GCE "A" or "O" Level with more than 5 years’ experience. Computer literacy and experience with ERP and LIMS systems would be advantageous.
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Initiate
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Perform troubleshooting / resolve and recommend
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Execute- Proficient in all job processes within a functional production area.
- Perform quality audits and drives to fix problems.
- Perform complex resolution to issues escalated from less experienced team members.
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Minimum 3 years relevant experience in quality inspection environment or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
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Computer literacy and experience with ERP and LIMS systems would be advantageous.
- Practical experience in working in a fast-pace laboratory environment with tight datelines and able to solve problems in a speedy and methodical manner with good follow-up on action items.
- Ability to multi-task is essential.
