Senior Analyst - Residue

full-time Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

Job Description

The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the analysis of pesticide residues in food and feed samples using advanced analytical instruments such as LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS. The role includes instrument operation, maintenance, calibration, preparation of standards, documentation, and ensuring compliance with laboratory quality management systems.

• Perform analysis of pesticide residues in food and feed samples as per validated methods and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS instruments to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct routine calibration and performance verification of LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS systems.
• Maintain and manage certified reference standards, including inventory control, storage conditions, and expiry tracking.
• Measurement of uncertainty.
• Ensure accurate documentation of analytical data, calibration records, maintenance logs, and quality c...