Research Chemist at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

The Job

• Development and implementation of analytical methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision , accuracy and reliability of analytical data on raw materials and finished products.
• Quality assurance through evaluation of raw materials and finished products for the compliance with specifications and establishing shelf life of new and reformulated products from experimental studies
• Develop and test chemical and selected physical analytical procedures for raw materials, intermediate and finished products to assure product quality
• Conduct chemical analysis on raw materials to determine suitability and compliance with specifications before purchase for use and conduct analysis on products quality from trade
• Carry out shelf life studies on new and reformulated products to support product claims in trade and to meet regulatory requirements for product registration
• Investigate effects of raw materials substitutions on nutritional and functional properties of finished product
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment for physical ,chemical, and functional properties analysis

Qualifications

• First Degree in Industrial Chemistry or Food Science & Technology

The Person must:

• Have relevant experience in the FMCG Industry
• Have experience in data analysis and chemical evaluation of raw materials and finished products

Experience:

• 5 years relevant experience

Professional Certification:

• Membership of IPAN - Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria (IPAN) is an added advantage.