Qse lab analyst i (temporário)

Position Overview

Lab Analyst I – Cabo Verde Laboratories, Manaus manufacturing hub. Execute laboratory services in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and other applicable standards, ensuring quality, disposition, and continuous analysis of manufacturing and shipment of finished products.

Responsibilities

• Collect, identify, and manage samples until disposal after the retention deadline as per company requirements and internal documents.
• Conduct analytical processes for water, raw materials, packaging, finished products, and intermediates following established procedures.
• Transfer analytical results to the SAP system.
• Analyze proficiency test samples (check sample).
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.
• Fill control charts and report deviations.
• Utilize quality tools such as risk analysis, PDCA, and others.
• Identify deviations from management systems or procedures, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply knowledge gained from training and evaluations.
• Implement actions and contribute to the continuous improvement of the laboratory management system.
• Apply requirements specified in KORE documents for each activity.
• Apply requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and INMETRO obligations.
• Participate in the validation of analytical methods, drafting protocols, performing analyses, and preparing reports.
• Provide training and development for other laboratory analysts and technicians.
• Control non-conforming materials.
• Investigate and analyze causes of analytical or operational issues, including raw materials, packaging, intermediates, and finished products.
• Coordinate inventory processes for laboratory stocks and reagents according to applicable regulations.
• Review ETQ documents.
• Conduct shelf-life extension of materials.
• Administer and send materials.
• Assess analytical result trends and indicators.
• Perform other related professional activities as directed by immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• Risk analysis knowledge.
• Knowledge of chemical processes.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) knowledge.

Education

• Complete higher education in Chemistry, Sciences, Quality Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Pharmacy, or equivalent fields.

Language Requirements

• English and/or Spanish – Basic level.

Desired Competencies

• Quality Laboratory Control processes.
• Operation and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Basic statistics.
• ISO 9000/14000, OHSAS 18000, ISO 45000, FSSC knowledge.
• SAP system knowledge.
• Basic IT proficiency as a user.
• Manufacturing process knowledge.
• Knowledge of analytical equipment.
• Familiarity with 5S, performance management, and idea programs.
• Basic English and Spanish.

Behavioral Competencies

• Effective communication.
• Teamwork.
• Critical thinking.
• Organization.
• Proactivity.
• Adaptability.
• Positive attitude.

Location

Manaus, Brazil.

Travel

0%–25% required.