Laboratory Analyst

Job Summary

Trustlub Fluid Resources Limited is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support quality control activities within our lubricant production facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process samples and finished lubricant products to ensure consistency with approved specifications and internal quality requirements.

The role will work closely with Production, Quality Control, Technical Services, Warehouse and HSE teams to support product quality, accurate documentation and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing of base oils, additives, blended lubricants and finished products.
• Collect and analyse production samples in accordance with approved testing procedures.
• Verify that finished products meet approved specifications before release.
• Carry out routine physical and chemical tests on lubricant products.
• Maintain accurate laboratory test results, records and quality-control documentation.
• Report products or samples that fall outside approved specifications.
• Support investigation of quality deviations and non-conforming products.
• Work with Production teams to resolve product-quality issues during blending and filling operations.
• Monitor the quality of incoming raw materials used in lubricant production.
• Assist with retention and proper identification of product samples.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained, cleaned and used correctly.
• Support calibration and verification of laboratory instruments and testing equipment.
• Maintain appropriate laboratory chemicals, consumables and testing materials.
• Follow approved laboratory procedures, work instructions and quality-control requirements.
• Support batch approval and release processes where authorised.
• Participate in root-cause investigations and corrective actions relating to product quality.
• Assist with the development and improvement of laboratory testing procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices within the laboratory.
• Comply with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Participate in internal quality audits and inspections where required.
• Support product-development and formulation trials where required.
• Prepare laboratory and quality reports for management review.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of laboratory test results and technical information.
• Perform other quality-control and laboratory duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Laboratory Science or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Previous laboratory or quality-control experience within lubricant manufacturing, petroleum products, chemicals, oil and gas, FMCG or another process-manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Practical understanding of laboratory testing procedures, sample handling and quality-control documentation.
• Knowledge of lubricant testing, petroleum products or base-oil analysis would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with quality-management procedures and laboratory safety requirements is desirable.

Required Skills

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should be methodical, organised and highly attentive to detail. You should demonstrate a strong commitment to product quality, laboratory safety, accurate record keeping and professional standards.

You should also be comfortable working with Production, Technical, Warehouse and management teams to investigate issues and support consistent product quality.

What We Value

At Trustlub, we value quality, safety, professionalism, integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement and dependable service. Our employees play an important role in maintaining the standards expected across our products and operations.