Looking For Assistant Chemist For reputed organisation

CenturyPly; Chennai District; On-site; INR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

CenturyPly is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the quality and production teams through chemical and physical testing of raw materials, resins, adhesives, and finished boards. The role involves maintaining records, following SOPs, and assisting in quality investigations to ensure production meets specifications.

Responsibilities include handling chemicals safely, preparing test samples, and coordinating with multiple departments to provide timely results for process adjustments.

Qualifications

• Tests on raw materials, resin, wax, hardener, additives, and finished boards.
• Monitor and record test results in lab registers and digital systems.
• Assist in investigating quality issues and ensuring SOP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Testing: Conduct routine chemical and physical tests on raw materials, resin, wax, hardener, additives, and finished boards.
• Quality Control: Monitor, record, and report deviations; support investigations and process improvements.
• Chemical Handling & Laboratory Operations: Prepare solutions, label and store chemicals, maintain calibration and housekeeping.
• Production Support: Coordinate with various departments for quality testing and provide timely test results for process adjustments.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain test records and support ISO/IMS procedures and waste disposal.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Chemical handling

Documentation

Production coordination

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

1. Job Purpose

To support the laboratory and quality team in conducting chemical and physical testing of raw materials, process materials, adhesives/resins, and finished particle boards, ensuring compliance with specified quality standards and production requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Testing

• Conduct routine chemical and physical tests on raw materials, resin, wax, hardener, additives, and finished boards.
• Test particle board properties such as:
  • Moisture content
  • Density
  • Thickness
  • Internal Bond (IB)
  • Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
  • Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
  • Water absorption
  • Thickness swelling
  • Surface quality and bonding characteristics
• Perform resin-related tests such as viscosity, pH, solid content, gel time, and other specified parameters.
• Prepare samples and test specimens as per standard laboratory procedures.

Quality Control

• Monitor and record test results accurately in laboratory registers, check sheets, and digital systems.
• Immediately report deviations or abnormal test results to the Chemist and concerned production personnel.
• Support investigation of quality issues and assist in identifying possible causes.
• Ensure testing is carried out according to approved specifications and SOPs.

Chemical Handling & Laboratory Operations

• Handle laboratory chemicals, reagents, and samples safely.
• Prepare standard solutions, reagents, and chemical mixtures as required.
• Maintain proper labeling, storage, and inventory of laboratory chemicals.
• Ensure laboratory equipment and instruments are clean, calibrated, and maintained in working condition.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory housekeeping and 5S standards.

Production Support

• Coordinate with Production, Resin, Wood Preparation, Press, Sanding, and other departments regarding quality testing.
• Provide timely test results to production for process adjustments.
• Collect samples from different stages of production as per the sampling plan.
• Assist in troubleshooting quality-related problems during production.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain test reports, sample records, calibration records, chemical consumption records, and other laboratory documentation.
• Support implementation of ISO/IMS procedures and laboratory quality systems.
• Ensure proper disposal of chemical waste and laboratory samples according to company procedures.
• Participate in internal audits and quality improvement activities.

3. Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Handle acids, alkalis, solvents, resins, and other chemicals with appropriate precautions.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) for relevant chemicals.
• Report chemical spills, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately.
• Follow fire, emergency response, and environmental safety procedures.