# Laboratory Technician (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant) – Bonje, Kwale Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/laboratory-technician-vegetable-oil-extraction-plant-bonje-kwale Company: WTS Energy Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics Location: Kenya, Kwale Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-28 Expires: 2026-08-03 ## Job Description Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline. - Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in an analytical or industrial laboratory, preferably within the food processing, edible oils, manufacturing or chemical processing industry. - Working knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques, wet chemistry and analytical instrumentation. - Familiarity with recognised laboratory quality management systems, including GLP, GMP, ISO standards, HACCP and laboratory data integrity principles. - Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), method validation and quality control practices will be an added advantage. - Professional certification in Quality Management will be an added advantage. Key Responsibilities - Conduct sampling and laboratory analysis of incoming oilseeds, crude oil, refined oil, meal/cake, by-products, water, utilities, and environmental samples. - Perform routine wet chemistry and instrumental analyses using validated laboratory methods and recognised analytical standards. - Operate, maintain, calibrate, verify and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments. - Verify product compliance with quality specifications and report non-conforming materials or products. - Provide timely laboratory results to support production, process optimisation and product development activities. - Maintain laboratory quality management systems, records and documentation in compliance with GLP, GMP, ISO, HACCP, ALCOA+ Data Integrity Principles and company quality standards. - Support method validation, internal quality control programmes, proficiency testing and laboratory audits. - Ensure proper sample identification, storage, traceability and retention in accordance with company procedures. - Manage laboratory chemicals, reagents, consumables and reference materials while ensuring safe handling and storage. - Support regulatory inspections, customer audits and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. - Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) requirements and promote safe laboratory practices. - Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical quality support to Production and other plant departments. - Perform any other duties assigned by the QC Coordinator or Plant Management. ## Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 3 years Languages: English ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.