Lab Analyst

Be a part of a revolutionary change At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Your day-to-day: - Apply well-defined methods and work instructions to perform routine analyses and technical activities to ensure that all raw materials, semi-finished and finished products are appropriately analyzed and monitored. Ensure that instruments are calibrated for accuracy, precision, and reliability of the analysis. Carry out calibration and/or calibration verification and collaborative test on instruments and materials (Raw Materials, Finished Goods and semi-finished) to monitor the instruments and materials performances. Ensure the identification and management of identified nonconformities and related corrective & preventive actions. Update and create procedures and work instructions to define, improve and/or to standardize Quality related activities. - Consistently apply OPEN+ systems and tools. - Ensure compliance to all PMI and legal standards, policies and guidelines related to Environment, Health, Safety, Sustainability to prevent personnel, asset, or societal loss. - Act and promote an interdependent and transparent safety culture fostering the utilization of preventive/predictive approach in line with Open+/IOS. - ANALYSIS & CONTROLS OF PRODUCT AND PROCESS QUALITY: Plan and perform tests and analysis (physical/chemical) on the quality of raw materials, tobacco, semi-finished and finished products according to applicable procedures and analytical methods. Ensure the integrity and the timely reporting of analysis results in the laboratory management system for the execution of certificate of analysis. - LABORATORY ACCURACY: Use, verify and calibrate/verify calibration laboratory equipment as per PMI & ISO requirements, in due time, in order to ensure the accuracy of results. Prepare and maintain logbooks according to QMS requirements. - NON-CONFORMITIES: Investigate and resolve deviations and contribute to defining when appropriate corrective actions leveraging on problem solving tools. Provide timely and accurate information regarding products. - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT and INNOVATION: Participate in projects with influence on product quality. Ensure compliance with QMS requirements and follow standards for accreditation 17025 and ISO 9001. - RETENTION SAMPLE: Ensure the identification and the properly storage of the retention samples in complete respect of PMI Standards if available. Properly use all recording systems ensuring that they are adequately completed, and the data recorded can be used at any time for traceability. - Perform tests and analysis to ensure the defined delivery KPIs. - Propose cost efficiency related initiatives and use the resources in a responsible manner to prevent instruments downtime. -COMMUNICATION & COOPERATION: Communicate all useful information for the good flow of Quality processes to concerned colleagues and support teams in order to meet quality and productivity. Who we're looking for: - College/Prof. School / Technical school (laboratory) or master’s degree in chemistry (or equivalent discipline) or relevant skills through demonstrated experience. - At least 1 year of experience in the lab field (experience in QA or/and industrial field is a plus) - Knowledge of international standards (ISO). - Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. - Well-developed IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, PLM). - Advanced Knowledge on Quality tools, root cause analysis, analytical skills, statistical tool knowledge. - Have strong communication & interpersonal skills, collaborative, a team player, customer oriented, a quick learner and have attention for detail. - Ability to transform data into information (reporting skills). What we offer: - An opportunity to pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress; - An opportunity to build an international career and for cross-functional moves; - Extended social package: life insurance, insurance from critical illnesses, additional payment for preschool development of children, participation in the Employee Assistance Program (financial, psychological and legal consultations) for employees and family members, and much more. Philip Morris Kazakhstan is the holder of Top Employer Kazakhstan & Global award for 9 consecutive year as well as the only Equal Pay certificate holder in Kazakhstan, which proves our commitment to highest working standards. *Relocation support is not available for this job