Looking For Assistant Chemist For reputed organisation

Role & responsibilities :

1. Job Purpose

To support the laboratory and quality team in conducting chemical and physical testing of raw materials, process materials, adhesives/resins, and finished particle boards, ensuring compliance with specified quality standards and production requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Testing

• Conduct routine chemical and physical tests on raw materials, resin, wax, hardener, additives, and finished boards.
• Test particle board properties such as:
• Moisture content
• Density
• Thickness
• Internal Bond (IB)
• Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
• Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
• Water absorption
• Thickness swelling
• Surface quality and bonding characteristics
• Perform resin-related tests such as viscosity, pH, solid content, gel time, and other specified parameters.
• Prepare samples and test specimens as per standard laboratory procedures.

Quality Control

• Monitor and record test results accurately in laboratory registers, check sheets, and digital systems.
• Immediately report deviations or abnormal test results to the Chemist and concerned production personnel.
• Support investigation of quality issues and assist in identifying possible causes.
• Ensure testing is carried out according to approved specifications and SOPs.

Chemical Handling & Laboratory Operations

• Handle laboratory chemicals, reagents, and samples safely.
• Prepare standard solutions, reagents, and chemical mixtures as required.
• Maintain proper labeling, storage, and inventory of laboratory chemicals.
• Ensure laboratory equipment and instruments are clean, calibrated, and maintained in working condition.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory housekeeping and 5S standards.

Production Support

• Coordinate with Production, Resin, Wood Preparation, Press, Sanding, and other departments regarding quality testing.
• Provide timely test results to production for process adjustments.
• Collect samples from different stages of production as per the sampling plan.
• Assist in troubleshooting quality-related problems during production.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain test reports, sample records, calibration records, chemical consumption records, and other laboratory documentation.
• Support implementation of ISO/IMS procedures and laboratory quality systems.
• Ensure proper disposal of chemical waste and laboratory samples according to company procedures.
• Participate in internal audits and quality improvement activities.

3. Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Handle acids, alkalis, solvents, resins, and other chemicals with appropriate precautions.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) for relevant chemicals.
• Report chemical spills, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately.
• Follow fire, emergency response, and environmental safety procedures.