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leadership sampling ip integrity drive lims traceability pipeline api doe strategy data governance packaging qc test support labeling testing audits engineering statistics writing erp reports optimization

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On-site

Job Type

Contractual

Job Description

We are looking to hire a

Head of Laboratory Professional

for one of our Clients based in Tanzania. Must have previous local experience of minimum 5 years. The relocation to Tanzania is mandatory.

Purpose:

Build and lead ALS's technical backbone—ensure product quality and release, own new/optimized formulations (cost, performance, and claims), and ready the lab for ISO and customer audits.

Key Responsibilities

  • Quality leadership
○ Own specifications, COAs, and batch release; run robust sampling plans (RM/IP/FG) and retains.
○ Ensure method integrity for core tests: KV (D445), VI (D2270), FP (D92/D93), P.P. (D97), CCS (D5293), TBN/TAN (D2896/D664), Noack (D5800), Foaming (D892), D130; manage FTIR/ICP if available.○ Maintain instruments, calibrations, control charts; drive OOS/OOT investigations, NCR/CAPA; prevent recurrence.○ Build LIMS/traceability discipline; readiness for ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 (scope selection, SOPs, uncertainty).
  • R&D / Formulation ownership
○ Develop and optimize formulations for current and pipeline SKUs (e.g.,

SAE 40 API SF

, 20W-50, 15W-40, hydraulic oils, gear oils, ATF) using the right

base oil mix (GR I/II/III)

and

additive packages

.○ Optimize

treat rates

for cost/performance, oxidation control, detergency/dispersancy, AW/EP, VI, pour point; run DoE/structured trials.○ Create

master formulas, BOMs, and batch instructions

; manage line flush/color/dye strategy to avoid cross-contamination.○ Build data packs for

API/ACEA claim alignment

(where applicable); manage first-article runs and field trials with Sales/Key customers.
  • Technical governance & scale-up
○ Lead tech transfers and NPI gates; coordinate with Production on line clearance, changeovers, and yield.○ Qualify suppliers (base oils/additives/packaging); set incoming QC protocols and vendor scorecards.○ Train operators/techs on sampling, test methods, data integrity; embed a zero-harm, zero-mix-up culture.○ Support regulatory & market requirements (e.g.,

TBS

labeling/testing), customer audits, and complaint investigations.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications & experience

  • M.Sc. Chemistry / Chemical Engineering (or B.Sc. with strong track record)
  • 7-12 years in lubricants/petroleum lab leadership with hands-on ASTM methods and formulation using major additive systems
  • Proven experience taking a formulation from bench → pilot → line, with COA/release accountability

Skills

  • Strong formulation chemistry (base stock selection, VIIs, PPDs, AW/EP, detergents/dispersants, antioxidants, friction modifiers)
  • Statistics & problem solving (control charts, MSA/GR&R, DoE, 5-Why/Fishbone)
  • SOP writing, LIMS/ERP literacy, crisp technical reports; cross-functional influence

Nice-to-have

  • ISO 17025 setup/expansion; FTIR/ICP proficiency; cost-optimization projects; French/Swahili

Benefits

  • Housing
  • Transportation
  • Food
  • Visa
  • Air Ticket

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