Laboratory Analyst at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc – Aba, Abia

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc is recruiting a Laboratory Analyst in Aba, Abia. The role supports laboratory analysis, quality and production requirements through testing, equipment checks, reagent preparation, documentation and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts and support supervision, equipment calibration and equipment-efficiency checks.
• Analyse concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl) concentration and specific gravity, prepare and standardise reagents, and conduct bulk-liquid analysis.
• Request reagents and stationery, raise work orders and assist with special analyses.
• Carry out weekly physicochemical evaluations of semi-finished and finished goods.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare daily, weekly and monthly summaries.
• Attend to work assigned by the Quality Control Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager.
• Ensure laboratory results and records are complete, authorised, legible, retrievable and stored correctly.
• Monitor reagent and stationery stock, prepare replenishment before current stock is exhausted and escalate low buffer-stock levels.
• Support timely analysis results and reporting, including bulk-liquid tanker results within the stated operational turnaround requirements.
• Follow occupational health and safety requirements, environmental-management procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support safety inspections and training, and work with colleagues and managers to maintain quality, compliance and operational performance.

Qualifications and requirements

• BSc, HND or OND in Physical Science, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, another related Laboratory Science course or Chemical Engineering.
• At least one year of work experience in a similar position.
• Basic computer-software knowledge.
• Good understanding of GMP (ISO 22716:2007) and QMS (ISO 9001:2015) standards.
• Laboratory analytical and problem-solving skills, with effective time management.
• Ability to work additional hours when operational requirements demand.