Process Chemist at Berger Paints Nigeria Plc

Key Responsibilities

• 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-based and water-based factories, 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 cleaned before use.
• Ensure that the raw materials are added in sequence with strict compliance with manufacturing instructions, and appropriate filling weight for products is adhered to.
• Prepare a technical report on the stability test of resins and colourants.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field from a reputable and accredited university.
• Masters is an added advantage.
• Experience: 1-  3 years of proven experience in the paint industry or as a researcher.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Proven knowledge of standard operating procedures in a chemistry laboratory
• Good understanding of procedures, quality standards and various product specifications
• 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.