Lab Technician

SICPA is an international company with its world headquarters in Switzerland, and a global presence over 5 continents. As global leader in security inks for banknotes, value documents and brand name goods, SICPA has developed a strong international position as creator of innovative security solutions. We provide a challenging environment and ongoing professional development for all our employees.

To strengthen our team in Sierra Leone, we are looking for:

LAB TECHNICIANS

Introduction:

Administrative function, laboratory testing, QA/QC control, reporting the test results.
 

Main Responsibilities: Laboratory Administrative

•    Receive and identify the QA/QC samples
•    Apply the sampling procedure
•    Check the environmental parameters for testing
•    Execute the QA/QC tests for fuel marking program by applying the standard operating procedure
•    Execute the tests to control the analytical instrument status
•    Perform the preventive maintenance of the analytical instrument
•    Perform the daily cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory
•    Report the test results
•    Report the Fuel marker inventory data
•    Store the QA/QC samples in a controlled environment

General / Other Activities

•    Ensure that all SICPA policies, including those concerning Health, Safety Environmental protection and confidentiality are respected and adhered to.
•    Contribute to the development and maintenance of general policies, processes and procedures for SICPA Sierra Leone
 

Your profile

• School leaver- Senior Secondary School/WASSCE
  •    Minimum of 3 years of professional experience
  •    Experience within chemistry and laboratory industry is a plus
  •    Some basic mathematics
  •    Fluent in written and spoken English and local language   

Ability to drive is an essential requirement

Personal qualities and abilities:

•    Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
•    Demonstrated ownership of responsibilities
•    Focus on quality and results
•    Written and verbal communication
•    Use of Microsoft Word and Excel
•    Organized and efficient
•    Capable of working in a multicultural environment
•    Honest, Ethical and of high integrity

This is a new role with therefore a new challenge and a great opportunity to work in a truly international environment and in a highly-motivated and friendly team.