{"id":103155,"date":"2026-07-22T10:27:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T10:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/analytical-laboratory-technician-vegetable-oil-extraction-plant\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T10:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T10:27:26","slug":"analytical-laboratory-technician-vegetable-oil-extraction-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/kwale\/analytical-laboratory-technician-vegetable-oil-extraction-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Analytical Laboratory Technician (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Analytical Laboratory Technician (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant)\", \"description\": \"We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Laboratory Technician to support quality control operations at our vegetable oil extraction plant in Bonje, Kwale County. The successful candidate will perform laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process products, finished products, and by-products to ensure compliance with company specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. The role will also support production through timely analytical results, maintain laboratory quality systems, and ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nConduct sampling and laboratory analysis of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, by-products, water, and utilities.\\nPerform routine chemical and instrumental analyses using approved laboratory methods and recognized analytical standards.\\nOperate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.\\nVerify product compliance with quality specifications and report non-conforming materials or products.\\nProvide timely laboratory results to support production and process optimization.\\nMaintain laboratory quality management systems, records, and documentation in compliance with GLP, GMP, ISO, HACCP, and company quality standards.\\nSupport method validation, internal quality control programmes, proficiency testing, and laboratory audits.\\nEnsure proper sample identification, storage, traceability, and retention.\\nManage laboratory chemicals, reagents, consumables, and reference standards while ensuring safe handling and storage.\\nSupport regulatory inspections, customer audits, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.\\nMaintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality HSEQ requirements and promote safe laboratory practices.\\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical support to Production and other plant departments.\\nPerform any other duties assigned by the QC Coordinator or Plant Management.\\nRequired Qualifications\\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.\\nMinimum 3 to 5 years\u2019 experience in an analytical or industrial laboratory, preferably within the food processing, edible oils, manufacturing, or chemical processing industry.\\nWorking knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques, wet chemistry, and analytical instrumentation.\\nFamiliarity with laboratory quality management systems, Good Laboratory Practice GLP, Good Manufacturing Practice GMP, ISO standards, and HACCP principles.\\nExperience with Laboratory Information Management Systems LIMS and professional certification in Quality Management will be an added advantage.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-21\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"WTS Energy\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Kwale\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-04T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> WTS Energy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kwale<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-04<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Laboratory Technician to support quality control operations at our vegetable oil extraction plant in Bonje, Kwale County. The successful candidate will perform laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process products, finished products, and by-products to ensure compliance with company specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. The role will also support production through timely analytical results, maintain laboratory quality systems, and ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Conduct sampling and laboratory analysis of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, by-products, water, and utilities.<br \/>Perform routine chemical and instrumental analyses using approved laboratory methods and recognized analytical standards.<br \/>Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.<br \/>Verify product compliance with quality specifications and report non-conforming materials or products.<br \/>Provide timely laboratory results to support production and process optimization.<br \/>Maintain laboratory quality management systems, records, and documentation in compliance with GLP, GMP, ISO, HACCP, and company quality standards.<br \/>Support method validation, internal quality control programmes, proficiency testing, and laboratory audits.<br \/>Ensure proper sample identification, storage, traceability, and retention.<br \/>Manage laboratory chemicals, reagents, consumables, and reference standards while ensuring safe handling and storage.<br \/>Support regulatory inspections, customer audits, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.<br \/>Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality HSEQ requirements and promote safe laboratory practices.<br \/>Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical support to Production and other plant departments.<br \/>Perform any other duties assigned by the QC Coordinator or Plant Management.<br \/>Required Qualifications<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.<br \/>Minimum 3 to 5 years\u2019 experience in an analytical or industrial laboratory, preferably within the food processing, edible oils, manufacturing, or chemical processing industry.<br \/>Working knowledge of laboratory analytical techniques, wet chemistry, and analytical instrumentation.<br \/>Familiarity with laboratory quality management systems, Good Laboratory Practice GLP, Good Manufacturing Practice GMP, ISO standards, and HACCP principles.<br \/>Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems LIMS and professional certification in Quality Management will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to WTS Energy on www.wtsenergy.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1284904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-04 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: WTS Energy Location: Kwale Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-04 Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Laboratory Technician to support quality control operations at our vegetable oil extraction plant in Bonje, Kwale County. 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