Laboratory Technician

Are you passionate about working in a laboratory to ensure consistency,
uniformity and quality of the finished products and raw materials? Then this
is your opportunity.
In this role, you will be responsible to control the consistency and
uniformity of finished products and Raw material against the requirements
specified in the batch cards and RMDS.
Here's some of the other things you can look forward to:
* To maintain quality control data records.
* To support QC lab of the production facility.
* To maintain 6S activities in the lab consulting with Chemist/Lab manager.
* To comply with E-Convention, QMS and EMS requirements.
* Maintains inventory of lab supplies, stocks them when received, and request them when low.
* Testing of the production batches to ensure the products are manufactured as per Hempel RD procedures and instruction within specification.
* Recommend correction to production batches which are short of specification and ensure all tests are in line with Hempel procedures and ensure all parameters are approved within specification.
* Assisting in testing of incoming raw materials as per incoming raw material procedure.
* Maintain records of approved production batches in largo match for future reference.
* Records and report deviated and defective batches to the reporting manager.
* To ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exists by adhering to company health, safety and environment policies.
* Maintain 6S activities in laboratory and retain sample area.
* Approves Color Match and maintain records as per E-Convention.
* To ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
* Assist team and reporting managers as and when required.
* Performs other related job/task as required e.g., lab batch trial, LSR.
The role will be based in Kuwait.
You should also have the following qualifications:
* Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, polymer/paint technology or related experience.
* Minimum of ‎2-‎5 years' experience in a manufacturing/quality control environment.
* Computer skills (including MS office, Excel, Outlook) and other applications as required.
* Communicating with co-workers to provide and receive the direction.
* Able to work independently.
* Must be able to work under pressure.
* Strong decision-making skills.
* Knowledge of Quality Control Techniques.
* Positive attitude toward the work, able to work as a team member.
Application and further information
To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in
English via the link no later than ‎9-Aug-‎23.
Please note that the interviews will take place ‎1-‎2 weeks after the
application deadline and you may want to pencil this time in your diary to
avoid any holiday clashes.
More about Hempel
At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable
coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees
with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an
inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our
employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.
Application due
‎2023-‎08-‎09
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Manufacturing, Production, Quality Assurance
Industry
Chemicals
Across the globe, Hempel 's coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures
and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make
homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in
Copenhagen, Denmark in ‎1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel
Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but
is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to
learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity.