Analyst, Laboratory - Jobs in Saudi Arabia

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1. JOB DETAILS:Position Title: Analyst: LaboratoryBroad Band: E1: M09: ProfessionalReports toDepartment & Function: Job Code: Date Prepared/Revised: Talent Pipeline Layer: Manage Self Operational (MS)2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, process products and finished products, including stability sample tests.3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Qualification: High school certificate with Maths and ScienceExperience: 5 YearsSkills:* Acute safety awareness and attitude* Ability to understand and follow instructions* Sound knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory skills* Sound knowledge of applicable software* Advanced knowledge of safety regulations, rules and procedures* Innovative and taking initiative* Proficient attention to detail* Advanced analytical skills* Problem sensitivity and problem solving ability* Deductive reasoning* Teamwork* Ability to handle pressure and setbacks* Sound competence in using applicable technology software and/or systems* Critical thinking* Sound self time management, planning and organising skills* Basic knowledge of production/plant value chain* Subject matter expert on specific (more than one) routine analysis* Effective verbal and written communication skills* Ability to handle pressure and setbacks* Basic understanding of fundamentals of business processes* Sound ability to gather information and accumulate data* Ability to adapt and respond to change4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Focus AreaOperational / FunctionalLegal: 1. Consistently achieve all delivery targets (e.g. tons, products, services)2. Ensure all work is met through quality results (agreed standards, quality, quantity and due dates)3. Cost awareness and control4. Resources utilization and efficiency through optimizing available resources and contained cost5. Consistently achieve all HSE targets* Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of raw materials, in-process materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples* Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits* Perform visual inspections of equipment and tools for any defects* Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols* Compile laboratory test data* Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms* Calibrate, validate or maintain laboratory equipment* Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations* Assist to supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions* Receive, inspect and record raw materials* Report questionable test results and assist with investigation* Assist to perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines* Ensure lab cleanliness and maintaining safety standards* Identify quality problems and recommend potential solutions* Assist to monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols* Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays* Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems* Participate in internal assessments and audits as required* Assist with evaluation of analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved* Assist with writing technical reports or documentation (e.g. deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses, etc)* Assist with revision of data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance* Identify and report and take corrective action to any defects or unsafe equipment* Strict adherence to safety rules and proceduresLeadership1. Understand, support and live the Maaden vision, values and goals2. Takes accountability for personal improvement, personal development, skills development and effectiveness3. Takes responsibility, agree on and review personal performance goals and achievement of high performance goals4. Plan, organize, control and report own work and consistently ensure that work is completed to plan5. Regularly achieves the application/compliance of policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods6. Resolve work obstacles and issues positively through problem solving and decision making* Provide on-the-job-training and coaching to less experienced peers, colleagues and new incumbents* Contribute to the smooth running of laboratory* Identify and implement value adding initiatives (new ideas, thinking and approaches adopted and supported by the business)* Display a positive attitude to work and add value to team, partners and other areas of the business* Continuously improve own work processes and that of team* Establish and maintain professional standards of service provision and contribution* Seek opportunities to participate in (special) projectsRelationships1. Fully understand and deliver on customers/partner needs and expectations through positive working relationships with all related stakeholders (internal and external)2. Consistently maintain constructive relationships within the team and with all stakeholders through relationships and collaboration3. Team and customer communication4. Continuous improvement through sharing new ideas and implementing them* Providing information to supervisors and co-workers* Network and collaborate with colleagues and other teams* Interdependent working relations with external and internal partners and co-ordination of actions* Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with customers* Build effective working relationship with manager, peers and lab colleagues, and production staff5. COMPETENCIES:Technical/Functional* Advanced knowledge of laboratory procedures and routine, and non-routine tests* Advanced knowledge of laboratory equipment and laboratory skills* Sound knowledge of applicable software* Advanced knowledge of safety rules and proceduresLeadership? Developing self? Embrace digitalisation within the function? Networking and collaboration* Continous improvementSafety? Safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere? Advanced awareness and understanding of HSE rules and procedures? Concern for own wellbeing and that of others? Ability to pro-actively identifying safety hazards and act accordingly* Sound knowledge of specific HSE regulatory and statutory compliance requirements* Embrace Maaden Safety Culture Transformation Program

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