Chemist, Lab (Ghuwaifat Border-Sila)

ADNOC Distribution; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Distribution is seeking a Chemistry Laboratory Analyst to plan and execute analytical testing, calibrate instruments, and develop methods for process streams and products. The role emphasizes adherence to international standards and HSE guidelines, with responsibilities spanning test execution, maintenance, and documentation.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and at least 6 years of relevant experience in laboratory operations, plus the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in chemical analysis and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory analyses for process streams and products following standard methods and HSE guidelines.
• Follow tested procedures, monitor results, and ensure compliance with company specs.
• Carry out advanced tests with specialized apparatus and modify testing methods as needed.
• Calibrate and monitor laboratory instruments to ensure accurate performance.
• Prepare and standardize reagents, maintain records, and manage inventory.
• Coordinate with analysts on test schedules, shutdowns, and commissioning tasks.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized lab facilities and equipment.
• Assist in budgeting for laboratory needs and contribute to long-term planning.

Job description

Job Purpose

Plan analysis programs and participate in special test procedures to analyse chemical composition and physical properties of samples according to international testing standards and lab procedures for non-routing analysis. Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Support all activities in the laboratories, with regard to analytical determinations of all process stream and product samples using internationally accepted Standard Analysis Methods and to HSE guidelines.
• Follow the established testing procedures and monitor the results to make certain they are accurate and in accordance with Company specifications.
• Carry out special tests, which may involve advanced techniques, the use of special apparatus or modifications to traditional testing methods.
• Calibrate and monitor instruments in the laboratory to ensure their testing performance is accurate.
• Prepare and standardize solutions and reagents used in laboratory and maintain records.
• Monitor the operation and inform Laboratory Section Head of abnormal operating parameters that may be prevailing.
• Coordinate with regard to analysis schedules, test runs, shutdowns, start-ups, technical surveys and inspection-related analysis of sludge and scales for corrosion control.
• Conduct installations. Pre-commissioning and commissioning tasks on the assigned new QC equipment installation projects.
• Maintain optimum inventory of chemicals, testing apparatus, equipment and glassware for the efficient operation of the Laboratory. Ensure that such are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Prepare requisitions for chemicals.
• Conduct laboratory equipment frontline maintenance and analytical instrument troubleshooting.
• Participate in the preparation of capital and operating budgets for the Laboratory to meet testing requirements and monitor/control expenditure. Contribute to the preparation of 5-year plan for Laboratory.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 6 years of experience, including at least

Professional Certifications

As applicable