Chemist/Sr.Chemist

JOB DESCRIPTION OF CHEMIST/Sr.CHEMIST

An edible oil industry chemist's job description involves performing chemical analyses on raw materials and finished products, troubleshooting quality issues, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Key duties include using instruments like GC and HPLC, monitoring quality parameters such as free fatty acids and peroxide value, performing water and effluent testing, and maintaining quality control throughout the production process.

Key responsibilities

• Chemical analysis:

  Perform a range of analyses on edible oils, refinery by-products, and other materials like water and coal.

• Quality control:

  Monitor the quality of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to ensure they meet standard requirements.

• Instrumentation:

  Use and maintain laboratory equipment such as Gas Chromatography (GC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), spectrophotometers, and Rancimat.

• Troubleshooting:

  Identify and resolve issues related to product quality or processing.

• Safety and compliance:

  Ensure all activities adhere to food safety standards and regulatory requirements, such as those from FSSAI or ISO 9000, 14001, 45001 and 22000.

• Testing:

  Conduct tests on water and effluent from refinery processes to monitor environmental impact.

• Documentation:

  Maintain records and assist with quality documentation.

Qualifications and skills

• Education:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or Oil & Fat Technology is typically required.

• Experience:

Previous experience as a chemist in an edible oil refinery or a related chemical processing plant is often preferred.

• Technical Skills:

Familiarity with standard laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.

• Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail are essential for handling quality challenges and sharing findings with the team.