Quality Control Chemist

Job Purpose and Impact

The Assistant Manager - QC will provide expertise with all daily operations in quality control laboratories. In this role, you will support the buildup and maintenance of the rapid technology platform by providing reliable accurate analytical figures as well as perform validation and troubleshooting of new analytical methods to ensure they meet the requirements and deadlines.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide analytical support to Rapid Technology Application platform by releasing precise and accurate results and ensure scope of testing parameter is sufficient to build MPA module.
• Provide ongoing technical support to stakeholders, investigate quality problems and deliver improvement actions with follow up.
• Perform method validation and verification to roll out new testing method in the lab.
• Document standard operating procedures, identify possible trends in testing results with data analysis software and provide input to team members to improve quality control system.
• Organize and maintain accurate and pertinent data, including spreadsheets, graphs and reports.
• Maintain systems and techniques for reporting data across functional areas.
• Organize and participate ring tests with the goal to check and control methods and equipment.
• Handle basic issues and problems under direct supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• 'Able to work independently, possess positive working attitude with high initiative level, and communicate effectively'
• Necessary English reading capacity
• Experience with chemical analysis (preferable)- oils and fats, starch, sweeteners, etc.
• Knowledge in calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot various analytical instruments such as GC, HPLC, AAS, ICP, NIR etc
• Able to demonstrate sound understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), method validation and report writing
• Minimum of Three years of working experience in the Food industry Lab