Production Chemist

As a Senior Chemist-QC at Ravindra Heraeus Pvt. Ltd., you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the chemistry lab in Vizag. Your main focus will be to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accurate metal content analysis using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES). Your role will require technical expertise in ICP-OES method development, validation, and troubleshooting across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, or food safety. In this role, your key responsibilities will include managing lab operations, scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation. You will also be involved in training, mentoring, and evaluating laboratory staff while ensuring adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, your technical duties will involve performing and supervising routine/non-routine metal analysis using ICP-OES, developing, validating, and optimizing ICP-OES methods, and troubleshooting instrument issues. Furthermore, you will be expected to review data for accuracy, compliance, and integrity, maintain detailed documentation, calibrate and maintain ICP-OES equipment, and coordinate external servicing. Your role will also require you to prepare for audits/inspections, collaborate with QA, R&D, and production teams, and update SOPs to ensure alignment with industry standards. To qualify for this position, you should have a Master's degree in Chemistry or related field, with at least 5 years of experience in a QC lab, including 2+ years in a supervisory role. Hands-on experience with ICP-OES, method development, validation, and analysis is essential. Proficiency in ICP-OES operation, maintenance, and data software, along with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities are also required. Preferred skills include experience with ICP-MS, HPLC, or GC. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume to Hr@choksiheraeus.com. This is a full-time position with benefits such as food provision, health insurance, leave encashment, life insurance, paid sick time, and Provident Fund. The work schedule is fixed, and additional bonuses may be provided based on performance. The job requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in analytical chemistry. Please note that the work location is remote.,