Laboratory Analyst

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the UnitAt Yara Trinidad Ltd., we are committed to producing essential products that help feed the world while operating safely, responsibly, and sustainably.

Join Our Team – Laboratory AnalystWe are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst to join our Health, Environment, Safety, and Quality (HESQ) team.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic industrial environment where safety, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. In this role, you will provide reliable and timely analytical laboratory services that support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible plant operations while contributing to process optimization, product quality, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.

About the roleReporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Analyst serves as a key technical resource responsible for performing and coordinating routine and specialized analytical testing, providing technical guidance to laboratory personnel, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and reliable analytical data that supports safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible plant operations. The role supports laboratory quality systems, equipment reliability, environmental monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives, while assisting with the prioritization of daily testing activities and the review and interpretation of analytical results.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, HESQ, Procurement, and other stakeholders, the Laboratory Analyst ensures laboratory activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company standards, established procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

In the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor, the incumbent may provide technical and operational support to maintain continuity of laboratory operations. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake other duties, projects, and assignments reasonably associated with the role and the operational requirements of the department.

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Perform routine and specialised laboratory testing in accordance with established analytical methods, schedules, and proceduresCoordinate daily laboratory testing activities and assist with prioritising work based on plant and operational requirementsProvide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to Laboratory Technicians to ensure testing is performed accurately and in accordance with established procedures.

Collect, receive, sort, and prepare plant, product, and environmental samples for laboratory analysis.

Utilize laboratory data and trend analysis to support process optimization, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Review laboratory results for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, and escalation abnormal or significant results to the Laboratory Analyst/Supervisor.

Interpret analytical results and provide technical insights to support plant performance, product quality, and operational decision-making.

Investigate routine technical issues and assist with troubleshooting laboratory testing equipment, and analytical procedures.

Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, reports, log sheets, and computerized data.

Prepare and safely handle laboratory reagents, chemicals and solutions required for analytical testing.

Perform and/or support influent and effluent testing in accordance with Environmental Management Authority (EMA) requirements and applicable standards.

Perform and/or support gas testing activities for confined space entry, Product Ammonia Certification, and emergency ambient monitoring.

Operate laboratory equipment safely and effectively, and coordinate or assist with inspection, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Monitor laboratory equipment performance and report defects, calibration requirements, and other issues to the Laboratory Analyst/Supervisor.

Monitor laboratory supplies, chemicals, and gases, and communicate replenishment requirements to the Laboratory Analyst/Supervisor.

Support laboratory quality control systems, procedures, integrity audits, and other quality initiatives.

Identify and recommend opportunities to improve laboratory methods, processes, efficiency, and reliability.

Support environmental monitoring, method development, research activities, and special laboratory projects.

Work closely with Operations to understand sample requirements and priorities and provide timely analytical results.

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