Department: Technology

Location: Sumgait

Position summary

This position is responsible to perform routine as well as non-routine evaluation of raw materials, final product analysis; must provide continuous laboratory analytical support, carrying out all duties in a safe, environmentally friendly and appropriate manner in accordance with all policies, procedures, guidelines and work instructions and review summarize and complete daily log sheets and shift handover logs.

Job duties

• To provide continuous laboratory analytical support, carrying out all duties in a safe, environmentally friendly and appropriate manner in accordance with all policies, procedures, guidelines and work instructions 
• Test and set up lab equipment 
• Collect and interpret data 
• Maintain glassware by picking-up, cleaning, washing, and sterilizing 
• Maintain safe handling of materials, transporting of gas cylinders and replacing them.
• Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books 
• Resolve problems as they arise by examining and evaluating data 
• Progress various weekly / monthly checklists 
• Complete daily log sheets and shift handover logs 
• Laboratory analyst keep laboratory and work areas clean and organized
• Daily Lab analyst must to replace Shift lab analysts if needed 
• Must follow SOPs related to quality control.
• Ensure successful testing by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager, within your scope of practice 
• Completes experimental procedures accurately and consistently.
• Complies with safety policies, laws, regulations, standards, and best practices for safe operation of the lab, including the SOCAR Polymer principles.

Accountability

• Prepare and standardize chemical reagents to specified volumes and concentrations;   
• Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records
• Completes experimental procedures accurately and consistently to be in compliance with schedules

Typical skill requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 2-4 years of practical experience in similar industry      
• Must have outstanding safe work practices
• Advanced experience on test equipment use.   

Language skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Azerbaijani 
• Good knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of Russian is an asset

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of Laboratory Analysis for polymer plants
• Work principles of existing equipment in polymer laboratory                                           
• Practical skill in working with analytical instruments [FT-IR, HPLC, UV, GC-MS/FID/TCD, ICP, DSC]  
• Practical skill in working with physico-mechanical instruments [Cast Film Extruder, Mini Extruder, Injection Molding, MFR, Tensile Tester, HDT/Vicat, Izod/Charpy]
• Time management;
• Team orientation;                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
• Planning & organizing;   
• Team working skills.
• Analytical thinking

Training & education needed

• Bachelor`s Degree in Chemistry 
• Master`s Degree in Chemistry is an advantage

Application procedure

Interested candidates should submit CV's in English to the e-mail address and indicate the position applying for in the Subject line.

The above vacancy is addressed to nationals of Azerbaijan or with permanent residency in Azerbaijan. All eligible applications for the advertised post will be assessed and given equal opportunities.