Website:
mpowerment.in
Job details:
Job Title: Senior Chemist – Quality Control & NABL Laboratory
Location: Sankrail, Howrah West Bengal
Job Type: Full-time, On-site
Industry: Lubricants, Petrochemicals & Industrial Oils Manufacturing
Compensation: Up to ₹50,000 / month (Commensurate with experience)
About the Role
A leading manufacturing organization specializing in high-performance industrial fuels, automotive lubricants, specialty oils, and greases is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Chemist.
Key Responsibilities
Testing & Quality Assurance:
Perform physical and chemical testing of base oils, additives, greases, industrial lubricants, and fuel oils using standard test methods (ASTM, IP, IS).
Carry out key petroleum analyses, including kinematic viscosity, viscosity index, flash/fire point, pour point, TAN/TBN, copper corrosion, moisture content (Karl Fischer), and foam characteristics.
Oversee routine sample analysis and used oil condition monitoring for industrial clients.
NABL / ISO/IEC 17025 Compliance:
Implement, maintain, and upgrade the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) in strict alignment with ISO/IEC 17025.
Process Control & Troubleshooting:
Evaluate raw materials against procurement specifications before production batch blending.
Perform batch correction and blend adjustments during lubricant manufacturing to ensure zero defect rates.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or B.Tech / B.E. in Chemical Engineering.
Experience: 4 to 8 years of core laboratory and testing experience within the Lubricants, Petrochemicals, Refinery, or Specialty Chemicals manufacturing sector.
Standards & Compliance:
Hands-on working experience with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation or maintenance within an accredited NABL testing lab.
- Location Feasibility: Must be willing to work on-site at the manufacturing unit in Sankrail (Howrah/Kolkata).
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