- KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Contract
- Sectors: Manufacturing
- Reference: 2121297
Vacancy Details
- 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.
Required Skills
- Labtech
- Pigments
- Test Data
Candidate Requirements
- Chemistry or related qualification
- Proven quality controller or lab chemist experience (+2 years’ experience) in the pigment manufacturing or related industry
- 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.
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