About This Role
This chemist role involves supervising daily laboratory operations, conducting complex chemical analyses, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The position suits a disciplined, detail-oriented individual comfortable working in a shift-based lab environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily laboratory operations and ensure smooth workflow
- Review and approve sample analysis reports before submission
- Conduct complex chemical analysis of raw materials and process samples
- Verify compatibility testing and ensure accurate documentation
- Ensure timely sampling and analysis of inward waste vehicles
- Ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs, ISO standards, and statutory guidelines
- Investigate abnormal test results and recommend corrective actions
- Maintain laboratory quality records and documentation
- Plan and monitor calibration of laboratory instruments
- Ensure preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Coordinate troubleshooting and repairs with service providers
- Guide, mentor, and train Chemists and Laboratory Assistants
- Allocate laboratory work among team members and monitor performance
- Ensure proper PPE usage by laboratory personnel
- Maintain housekeeping standards within the laboratory
- Prepare and review laboratory reports, calibration logs, and compatibility reports
- Follow the Safe Practice for Lab Operations
Requirements
- Working knowledge of basic testing parameters pH, Calorific Value, Ash/Charcoal content, Moisture (M/C)
- Hands-on exposure to instruments like pH meter, Bomb Calorimeter, Karl Fischer Titrator, Oven, Muffle Furnace, Viscometer
- Aware of hazardous waste handling practices and basic lab safety/PPE compliance
- Disciplined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working under supervision in a shift-based lab environment
