Laboratory Technician (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant)

28 Jul 2026 Laboratory Technician (Vegetable Oil Extraction Plant) – Bonje, Kwale at WTS Energy Recruit candidates with Ease. 100% recruitment control with Employer Dashboard.We have the largest Job seeker visits by alexa rankings. Post a Job Company: WTS Energy Location: Kenya State: Nairobi Job type: Full-Time Job category: Oil and Gas Jobs in Kenya Resubmit your Resume Today. Click Here to Start

• 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. • 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.