Vacant Position: Lab Analyst (Cupper)
Required Headcount: 1
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per the company scale
Duty Station: Horra Gelan Industrial Park, Addis Ababa
Job Description
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
- Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Perform visual inspections of finished products.
- Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
- Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
- Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
- Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
- Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
- Receive and inspect raw materials.
- Investigate or report questionable test results.
- Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.
- Ensure lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
- Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
- Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
- Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
- Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.
- Develop and qualify new testing methods.
- Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.
Job Qualification
· Education Qualification: Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Plant Science, Agricultural Science or related disciplines.
· Work Experience : At least 4 (four) years of demonstrated work experience as a Cupper (Lab Analyst) in coffee exporting company.
- Q Grade certification is a plus.
- Good interpersonal and customer handling skill
- Good communication skill
- Good Mentoring skill
- Fluency in Amharic and English, written and verbal is mandatory