Process Chemist at Berger Paints Nigeria Plc

Job Description

• Ensure proper procedures are followed in carrying quality checks on finished goods.
• Check the quality of raw materials, decode batch sheets and supervise weighing of raw materials before production.
• Monitor production process of both solvent base and water base factory ensuring strict adherence to all process control routines in the manufacture of paint products.
• Ensure that tanks, mobile pans and stirrers used for manufacturing are properly clean before use.
• Ensure that the raw materials are added in sequence with strict compliance with manufacturing instructions and appropriate filling weight for products are adhered to.
• Prepare technical report on stability test of resins and colorants.
• Ensures products released meet customers’ requirements.
• Checks quality status for products returned from business partners/customers.
• Supervises the evaluation of new raw materials for preliminary checks.
• Visits customer sites to resolve complaints and teaches product knowledge.
• Conducts comprehensive raw material checks.
• Investigates product non-conformity and resolves issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality assurance manager

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related field from a reputable and accredited university.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage
• Certification in the following - ICON, NACE

Knowledge Requirements:

• Proven knowledge of standard operating procedures in a chemistry laboratory
• Good understanding of procedures, quality standards and various products specification
• Proven knowledge of various testing methods to confirm and measure different types of products and materials for quality purposes
• Good knowledge of quality assurance /control measures
• Good understanding of safety procedures in the Laboratory
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools
• Experience working in a Paint Manufacturing industry is an added advantage