Quality Control Chemist

Department/Unit:

• Reporting To:

  Head of Process Control & Quality

• Direct Reports:

  Lab Technicians

• Job Purpose/Summary:

  To ensure the quality of raw materials, in-process samples, and final products by conducting accurate chemical analysis, interpreting results, and providing timely feedback to operations to maintain product specifications and support process control.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Analytical Testing:

  Perform chemical analysis on a wide range of samples (e.g., concentrates, anode copper, electrolyte, copper cathodes, copper rods, slag, wastewater) using various analytical techniques (e.g., AAS, ICPOES, titration, XRF).

• Method Development & Validation:

  Assist in developing, validating, and optimizing analytical test methods.

• Data Analysis & Reporting:

  Interpret analytical results, compare them against specifications, and report deviations to operations and management. Generate quality certificates for final products.

• Troubleshooting:

  Investigate out-of-specification results and identify potential causes (e.g., sampling error, analytical error, process deviation).

• Instrument Calibration & Maintenance:

  Ensure regular calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments.

• Quality System:

  Maintain laboratory quality management system, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 or similar standards.

• Chemical Management:

  Oversee safe handling, storage, and disposal of laboratory chemicals and reagents.

• Team Supervision:

  Supervise and guide Lab Technicians in their daily tasks and ensure adherence to lab procedures.

• Continuous Improvement:

  Identify opportunities to improve lab efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time.

• Interdepartmental Liaison:

  Collaborate closely with Process Engineers and Operations teams to understand process needs and provide relevant analytical support.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy and Precision of Analytical Results
• Laboratory Turnaround Time (TAT)
• Instrument Downtime (Lab)
• Number of Quality Deviations Identified
• Adherence to Lab Safety Standards

• Required Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.

• Required Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in a quality control laboratory, preferably in a metallurgical or heavy chemical industry.
• Hands-on experience with advanced analytical instruments (AAS, ICP-OES, XRF).

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of

  analytical chemistry principles

  and techniques.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting laboratory instruments.
• Excellent

  data analysis and interpretation

  skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of

  quality management systems

  (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 17025).
• Strong

  safety awareness

  in a chemical laboratory environment.

Locations - Ahmedabad,Bharuch,Surat,Pune