Job
Title:
Chemist

Employment Type:
Fixed Term Contract

Location:
Nairobi

Our client, a leading
company in the Oil and Gas sector is seeking for a
Chemist
who will be
responsible for running the Laboratory efficiently and effectively as a key
component of lubricants sales. The role supports after-sales service to
lubricants customers by providing reliable laboratory analysis, maintaining
high customer service standards, upholding HSEQ and statutory requirements, and
ensuring effective laboratory systems, records, consumables and reporting.

• 
  Ensure
  adherence to HSEQ standards and relevant statutory requirements by enforcing
  their application.
• 
  Compile
  and circulate monthly HSSEQ indicators.
• 
  Organise
  and lead the emergency crew team effectively.
• 
  Ensure
  prompt recording and resolution of customer complaints at the laboratory.
• 
  Ensure
  samples are analysed and reported within 48 hours.
• 
  Maintain
  high customer service standards at the laboratory through quick response to
  customer requests.
• 
  Develop
  and implement a laboratory process improvement every quarter.
• 
  Follow
  up purchase requisitions to ensure timely generation of local purchase orders.
• 
  Participate
  in internal and external laboratory audits.
• 
  Ensure
  all laboratory systems are kept in a safe, efficient and serviceable state by
  maintaining an active inventory, preventive maintenance schedule and prompt
  repairs system.
• 
  Ensure
  effective and efficient document and records control in laboratory activities
  by
• 
  Documenting
  transactions, linking records to the central database, maintaining a document
  inventory and register, and enabling retention, retrieval and archiving of
  laboratory information.
• 
  Ensure
  availability, accountability and loss control of laboratory consumables by
  checking and Optimising stock levels, checking stock movements and preparing
  reorder schedules for procurement.
• 
  Prepare
  and submit monthly laboratory invoicing
• 
  Manage
  laboratory activity in an environment where samples may be received irregularly
  and sometimes with spillages.

Requirements

• 
  Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry or
  Industrial Chemistry, or equivalent from a recognized university.
• 
  Three years hands-on experience in a busy
  processing plant or laboratory is desirable, with emphasis on analytical skills
  and safety practices.
• 
  Conversant with application of computer packages in
  data processing, analysis and reporting.
• 
  Familiar with laboratory quality management.
• 
  Team player, flexible and able to work under
  minimum supervision.
• 
  Strong laboratory analysis and quality management
  skills.
• 
  Customer service orientation and responsiveness.
• 
  HSEQ and statutory compliance mindset.
• 
  Document and records management discipline.
• 
  Planning, organization and follow-up skills.
• 
  Inventory and consumables control capability.
• 
  Audit readiness and process improvement mindset.
• 
  Teamwork, flexibility and ability to work with
  minimum supervision.
• 
  Stakeholder
  coordination and communication skills.