Description:
LOCATION: Umbogintwini
TYPE OF CONTRACT : Fixed Term.
We are a leading organic pigment manufacturer specializing in high volume commodity and high-performance colorants to internationally required standards that are used in the printing ink, coatings and plastics industries worldwide
Responsibilities
· Will be required to work with the Quality Supervisor to derive the monthly and quarterly development plans.
· Test raw materials
· Develop methods for analysis
· Conducting experiments using proper lab equipment
· Preparing and testing solutions
· Analysing and reporting on test results
· Work with team leaders in the production plant to plan the QC testing of all the batches planned
· Timeous testing of production batches controls the production through stopping out of specification batches from continuing
· Production scaling up with the production team leaders to ensure smooth transfer of formulations
· Develop rework batches to move out of specification batches
· Control out of specification batches below 5%.
· Preparation of quality and Development reports.
· Preparation of COAs.
· Manage the entire quality control of the pigments.
· Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines
Other ad hoc tasks instructed by the management
Requirements:
- Lab Chemist: 2 to 3 years
- Qucality Controller: 2 to 3 years
· Analytical Chemistry qualification
· Proven quality controller or lab chemist experience (+2 years’ experience)
· have a clear understanding of organic chemistry, formulations and synthesis appreciation.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to take accountability and lead by example.
· Familiarity with laboratory standard equipment and technical expertise.
· Be knowledgeable of health and safety regulations
· Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
· Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
· Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
· Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
· Proficient in MS Office.
· Attention to detail.