Senior Laboratory Analyst
EnvironQuest Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening.
Position Overview:
- Coordinate laboratory operations and ensure optimal performance, client satisfaction, and profitability
- The role involves conducting complex analytical testing, maintaining laboratory standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading process improvements.
- Plan and execute complex analytical and physical chemistry tests per SOPs.
- Oversee sample collection, preparation, and analysis
- Utilize advanced chemical knowledge and statistical tools to troubleshoot challenges.
- Interpret, document, and review test results, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained
- Maintain compliance with all standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
- Ensure all reagents and solutions are prepared and stored as per SOPs.
- Maintain laboratory accreditation with regulatory bodies (e.g., ISO, DPR, FMEnV, NESREA).
- Identify and implement new technologies to enhance environmental chemistry and sampling.
- Lead and mentor laboratory staff, providing technical guidance and training.
- Review any changes to lab procedures and specifications.
- Oversee process improvements and data quality initiatives.
- Collaborate with environmental scientists to prioritize sample analysis.
- Prepare and present analytical results to stakeholders.
- Act as a technical expert for internal and external clients.
- Motivate and hold employees accountable to performance objectives.
- Ensure strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations.
- Maintain inventory of laboratory consumables and equipment.
- Manage people and performance, taking decisive actions when necessary.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the manager
- Subject to EnvironQuest’s conditions of employment.
- Standard work schedule: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, minimum 8 hours/day).
- Confidentiality: Employees must not disclose company/client data without written approval.
- Proficiency in MS Office and laboratory software.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced knowledge of laboratory instru...