Chemical Analyst (Civil Lab)

Ecoparyavaran; Mohali; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecoparyavaran in Mohali invites a Chemist to perform chemical testing and analysis of construction materials in line with IS/ASTM standards and NABL/ISO 17025 lab procedures. You will ensure accurate, traceable results and maintain data integrity.

The role requires MSc Chemistry or B.Tech with 1–3 years of experience, hands-on method validation, sample prep, and operating instruments such as balance, pH meter, spectrophotometer, and furnace.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of analytical chemistry.
• Good understanding of construction-material testing standards.
• Ability to perform accurate calculations and maintain technical records.
• Knowledge of NABL/ISO 17025 requirements.
• High attention to accuracy, traceability and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical testing of cement, aggregates/sand, concrete ingredients, water, admixtures, fly ash, GGBS, bricks/blocks and other construction materials.
• Carry out sample preparation, digestion, titration, gravimetric and volumetric analysis.
• Prepare and standardize chemical reagents and maintain reagent records.
• Operate laboratory instruments such as analytical balance, pH meter, conductivity/TDS meter, muffle furnace, oven, spectrophotometer and other applicable equipment.
• Maintain accurate raw data, worksheets, calculations, test registers and test reports.
• Ensure sample identification, traceability and proper storage.
• Follow applicable IS/ASTM/BS/EN test methods and client/project specifications.
• Comply with NABL/ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, laboratory QMS and internal QC procedures.
• Assist in calibration/verification, proficiency testing, internal audits and corrective actions.

Job description

We are looking for a Chemist to conduct chemical testing and analysis of construction and building materials in accordance with applicable IS/ASTM standards and NABL/ISO 17025 laboratory procedures, ensuring accurate, reliable and traceable test results.

Qualification

M.Sc. Chemistry / B.Tech.

Experience

1–3 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

Perform chemical testing of cement, aggregates/sand, concrete ingredients, water, admixtures, fly ash, GGBS, bricks/blocks and other construction materials.

Conduct tests such as:

Chloride

Sulphate / SO₃

Loss on Ignition (LOI)

Insoluble Residue

Magnesia

pH, TDS, hardness and alkalinity of water

Other chemical parameters as per relevant standards/specifications

Carry out sample preparation, digestion, titration, gravimetric and volumetric analysis.

Prepare and standardize chemical reagents and maintain reagent records.

Operate laboratory instruments such as analytical balance, pH meter, conductivity/TDS meter, muffle furnace, oven, spectrophotometer and other applicable equipment.

Maintain accurate raw data, worksheets, calculations, test registers and test reports.

Ensure sample identification, traceability and proper storage.

Follow applicable IS/ASTM/BS/EN test methods and client/project specifications.

Comply with NABL/ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, laboratory QMS and internal QC procedures.

Assist in calibration/verification, proficiency testing, internal audits and corrective actions.

Follow laboratory chemical safety, PPE, waste disposal and housekeeping procedures.

Required Skills

Practical knowledge of analytical chemistry and chemical testing.

Good understanding of construction-material testing standards.

Ability to perform accurate calculations and maintain technical records.

Knowledge of NABL/ISO 17025 requirements.

High attention to accuracy, traceability and documentation.