SMS Lab Chemist

Job Description:

We are looking for two skilled and detail-oriented Lab Chemists to join our SMS (Steel Melting Shop) Laboratory. The selected candidates will be responsible for testing and analyzing raw materials (HMS, sponge iron), intermediate products, and finished billets to ensure chemical composition meets production and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct chemical analysis of raw materials (HMS, sponge iron), molten metal, and finished MS billets.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment such as spectrometers, carbon-sulfur analyzers, and other analytical tools.
• Monitor and record results accurately in lab registers or digital systems.
• Ensure timely reporting of results to the production and quality control teams.
• Assist in calibrating lab instruments and ensuring compliance with internal lab protocols.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality standards as per company policy.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of the laboratory.

Candidate Requirements:

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry or Diploma in Metallurgy or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in a steel plant laboratory, preferably in SMS or Billet manufacturing setup.
• Working knowledge of spectrometer analysis and wet chemistry methods.
• Good understanding of steel grades, composition ranges, and quality norms.
• Basic computer skills for report entry and analysis.
• Attention to detail, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, integrated steel manufacturing environment.
• Accommodation and food facility may be provided (if applicable).
• Career growth within the quality control and metallurgy division.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bhachau, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in steel manufacturing unit.
• Do you have experience of Chemical testing of raw materials (HMS, sponge iron), molten metal, and finished billets.
• Do you have experience of Operate laboratory equipment like spectrometer, carbon-sulfur analyzer, and other analytical instruments.

Location:

• Bhachau, Gujarat (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person