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Job Title: Laboratory Analyst
Company: PZ Cussons
Job ID: JR003133
Location: Aba, Abia State

PZ Cussons is an international consumer products group known for developing and manufacturing some of the world’s most recognised consumer brands. With over 130 years of experience, the company operates across carefully selected developed and emerging markets with strong potential for growth.

Through its world-class supply chain and distribution networks, PZ Cussons serves consumers globally, delivering quality products that add value and enhance everyday lives.

Job Summary

PZ Cussons is seeking to recruit a Laboratory Analyst to support its quality control and laboratory operations in Aba, Abia State. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting laboratory analyses, calibrating equipment, preparing and standardising reagents, maintaining accurate test records and ensuring compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate shifts and supervise laboratory activities.
Calibrate laboratory equipment and ensure its efficiency and reliability.
Analyse the concentration and specific gravity (SG) of concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl).
Prepare and standardise laboratory reagents.
Conduct bulk liquid analysis and special laboratory tests.
Carry out weekly physicochemical evaluations of semi-finished and finished goods.
Monitor reagent and stationery stocks and submit replenishment requests.
Maintain proper documentation of laboratory activities, test results and analyses.
Prepare daily, weekly and monthly laboratory summaries.
Raise work orders and attend to assignments from the Quality Control Supervisor and Quality Assurance Manager.
Ensure timely completion and release of laboratory analysis results.

Principal Accountabilities

Ensure that laboratory activities and assigned tasks are properly completed and documented in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintain calibrated data for all key measuring equipment and ensure equipment efficiency and reliability.
Ensure on-time and accurate delivery of laboratory analyses, with results properly authorised and documented.
Ensure reagents are replenished before existing stock falls below 30% of its normal consumption cycle, avoiding stockouts.
Maintain updated reagent and stationery buffer stock records and escalate replenishment requirements when stock reaches 30% of the buffer level.
Ensure that at least three bulk liquid tallow tanker analysis results are released before 11:00 a.m. daily, provided vehicle registration begins by 9:00 a.m.
Ensure all laboratory data, test results and activity records are clear, readable, accessible, retrievable, appropriately signed and stored in designated logs and files.
Deliver weekly, monthly and other summary reports on schedule, ensuring weekly reviews are ready by 7:00 a.m. on Monday of the following week.

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Understand workplace hazards within the scope of assigned responsibilities and apply appropriate control measures to minimise associated risks.
Achieve at least 85% closure of actions arising from monthly HSE inspections.
Maintain at least 95% compliance with Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) walk-around requirements.
Train at least 65% of the workforce on safety awareness.

Environmental Management System (EMS)

Understand assigned roles and responsibilities and the importance of complying with Environmental Management System requirements.
Implement and comply with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts, as well as applicable company policies, procedures and regulations.

Quality and GMP Compliance

Maintain a good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements and their application in line with PZ Cussons GMP standards and NAFDAC requirements.
Ensure that manufacturing operations comply with stipulated GMP requirements.

Quality Management System (QMS)

Support the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality management policies, procedures and standards.

Qualifications and Experience

BSc, HND or OND in Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, other related Laboratory Science courses or Chemical Engineering.
Minimum of one year of work experience in a similar position.
Basic computer software knowledge.
Good understanding of GMP (ISO 22716:2007) and QMS (ISO 9001:2015) standards.
Ability to work extended hours when required.

Required Skills and Competencies

Laboratory analytical skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Effective time management skills.
Good documentation and record-keeping abilities.
Understanding of laboratory equipment calibration and reagent preparation.
Ability to work effectively with other departments and laboratory team members.
Good knowledge of occupational health, safety and environmental requirements.

Internal and External Relationships

Collaborate with colleagues across departments to improve performance while maintaining compliance with legislative and company standards.
Work closely with the line manager and other team leaders to achieve established operational objectives.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the application link below:

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Application Closing Date

19th January, 2027.