Laboratory Analyst

At Nalco, we are looking for a Laboratory Analyst to perform chemical and physical analyses on raw materials and products using established analytical techniques, ensuring accurate results, correctly documented and in accordance with applicable quality and safety procedures.

On a day-to-day basis, the selected person will be responsible for:

• Performing physicochemical analyses using volumetric, electrometric, and gravimetric techniques, as well as instrumental techniques such as GC, HPLC, FTIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
• Recording analysis results following Good Laboratory Practices, maintaining associated documentation, including chromatograms, spectra, and calibration or titration curves.
• Calculating and communicating load adjustments in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicating analytical results and decisions regarding the use of raw materials and products to Warehouse and Production, recording the corresponding information in SAP.
• Performing calibration and maintenance of instruments, filing the corresponding records, and investigating failures or breakdowns.
• Preparing laboratory reagents and standards, calibrating methods, and periodically factoring solutions.
• Keeping the inventory of reagents and consumables up to date.
• Analyzing environmental samples in accordance with established methods.
• Identifying and communicating incidents related to procedures, analytical methods, or specifications.
• Participating in the development and implementation of new analytical methodologies.
• Collaborating with the Shift Analyst position when necessary.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment, including the correct segregation and management of waste.
• Participating in activities corresponding to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301, and HAS 23000 within their area of operation.