Chemist QA,QC

Lubrizol Corporation; Dahej; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubrizol Corporation in Dahej seeks a Quality Assurance professional to oversee QA activities, ensure SOP adherence, and drive rapid resolution of quality issues while maintaining safety and compliance. The role guides shift teams, facilitates cross-functional communication, and leads deviations resolution, RCA and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize turnaround time and product quality.

Candidates should have 8–10 years in chemical processing or polymer compounding, with degrees in

Qualifications

• Masters or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymer science or chemical engineering; 8–10 years in chemical processing or polymer compounding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review SOPs, work instructions and job aids for quality control processes.
• Perform routine testing and QC activities on shift; ensure on-time testing and clearance of products.
• Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, safety and cost.
• Lead validation, calibration and measurement system programs; implement new QA programs from Global QA to Dahej.
• Act as key coordinator for shift teams to ensure smooth testing and resolve analytical challenges.
• Promote safety, quality and 5S; drive deviations resolution and RCA for customer complaints.

Skills

Polymer testing

Physical property testing

BIS standards

5S

TQM

7QC tools

Six Sigma

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Masters/Bachelor in Chemistry or Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Minitab

SAP QA Module

LIMS

Job description

Summary of the Role

To perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities for the Dahej Plant. This role ensures adherence to standard procedures, drives quick resolution of quality issues, and maintains compliance with quality and safety standards while optimizing turnaround time. This position plays a critical role in guiding shift teams, minimizing deviations, and ensuring seamless communication across functions.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and job aids for quality control processes.
• Perform routine testing and QC activities in shifts; Responsible for the on-time testing and clearance of incoming, inprocess and final products.
• Drive the process improvements to improve operational efficiency, product quality, safety and cost.
• Responsible for the Validation, Calibration and measurement system programs. Drive new programs which are implemented from Global QA to Dahej.
• Act as key coordinator for shift teams to ensure smooth execution of testing, resolving analytical and process related challenges.
• Define & implement process improvements to improve operational efficiency, product quality, safety and cost.
• Actively lead the Quality deviations resolution processes at Dahej plant. Reporting of Quality incidents, deviations and non-conformances to the operation excellence dashboard.
• Actively participate in RCA and work on corrective actions to ensure timely closure of non-conformances, customer complaints etc.
• Promote company standards and policies on safety, Quality and 5S.
• Perform other required duties as needed in addition to the essential responsibilities described above.

Requirements

Education / Certification

• Masters / bachelor’s degree in chemistry / Polymer Science / Chemical Engineering preferably from a good university & minimum work experience of 8 to 10 years in chemical Process industry or polymer compounding industry
• Computer Skills: MS Office, Minitab, SAP QA Module, LIMS

Experience and Skills

• Experience in industry related to Batch operations, compounding – preferably solid / powder material.
• Strong knowledge in Polymer testing, Physical property testing and BIS requirements standards.
• Familiar with the various key systems to drive Quality and operational excellence at manufacturing plants such as 5S, TQM, 7QC tools, Six sigma (preferred).
• Demonstrates strong capability to lead, train, and guide technicians in polymer testing while ensuring compliance with quality standards and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions with team spirit in effective manner.
• Able to influence others to drive change.

Competencies for the Role

• Driving Success
• Evaluating Problems

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.