QC Chemist

JobItUs; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 324,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Gandhinagar is seeking a QC Chemist with 2-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing to join our quality control team. You will perform raw material testing, in-process QC, and finished product testing, maintain COA records, calibrate instruments, and ensure strict adherence to SOPs and ISO quality standards to support timely production releases.

Strong documentation, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate with Production are essential to prevent deviations and ensure

Qualifications

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Chemistry required.
• 2-5 years experience in QC in chemical industry.
• Experience with QA and ISO systems.
• Strong documentation and lab compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform raw material testing per specs.
• Carry out in-process QC testing during manufacturing.
• Test finished products against specs before release.
• Maintain COA records and batch testing results.
• Calibrate and maintain lab instruments as scheduled.
• Coordinate with Production for timely QC feedback.
• Report deviations and assist root-cause analysis.
• Ensure SOPs and ISO quality standards are followed.
• Manage samples with proper lab labeling and storage.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Lab practices

QA deviations

Root-cause analysis

Documentation

Production timelines

Communication

Excel knowledge

Education

B.Sc Chemistry

M.Sc Chemistry

Job description

Position: QC Chemist

Location: Gandhinagar

Experience: 2 - 5 Years

Industries: Chemical

Responsibilities:

• Raw Material Testing
• Carry out testing of incoming raw materials as per approved specifications and test methods.
• Ensure raw materials are accepted or rejected based on defined quality parameters.
• Maintain proper records of all incoming material testing.
• Immediately report any deviation in raw-material quality to the concerned department.
• In-Process Quality Control
• Carry out regular testing of in-process samples during manufacturing.
• Ensure that process parameters and product quality remain within specified limits. Provide timely test results to Production so that necessary process corrections can be made without delay.
• Identify abnormalities or deviations during production and immediately communicate them to the concerned Production team.
• Support Production in troubleshooting quality-related process issues.
• Finished Product Testing & Release
• Test finished products against approved specifications before release.
• Ensure that no material is cleared for dispatch without completing the required quality checks.
• Maintain batch-wise test results and quality records.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, and Dispatch for timely product clearance.
• Ensure timely testing so that QC does not become a bottleneck for production or dispatch.
• Laboratory Testing & Analysis
• The candidate should have practical knowledge of chemical testing and laboratory procedures relevant to process and chemical manufacturing.
• Depending upon the product, testing may include parameters such as:
• pH
• Viscosity
• Specific Gravity / Density
• Solid Content
• Moisture
• Gel Time
• Free Formaldehyde
• Reactivity
• Appearance and other product-specific quality parameters
• The candidate should be comfortable handling standard laboratory instruments and analytical equipment used for routine QC testing.
• Quality Documentation
• Maintain proper records of raw material, in-process, and finished-product testing.
• Prepare and maintain Certificates of Analysis (COA) wherever required.
• Ensure traceability of test results and samples.
• Maintain laboratory registers, reports, specifications, and test records in an organised manner.
• Follow approved SOPs and quality procedures without deviation.
• Laboratory Equipment & Calibration
• Ensure proper operation and upkeep of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Carry out or coordinate calibration of laboratory instruments as per schedule.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure instruments are not used beyond their
• Report malfunctioning equipment and arrange for timely corrective action.
• Handling Quality Deviations
• Immediately report out-of-specification results and quality deviations.
• Assist in investigation of quality failures and identification of root causes.
• Participate in corrective and preventive action wherever required.
• Support investigation of customer complaints by providing relevant QC data and testing.
• Coordination with Production
• Maintain close coordination with Production teams across shifts.
• Provide timely and accurate quality feedback to manufacturing personnel.
• Support process corrections and troubleshooting without compromising approved quality standards.
• Ensure that quality requirements are understood and followed at the shop-floor level.
• Quality Systems & Compliance
• Follow established QC procedures, SOPs, and ISO systems.
• Maintain laboratory practices in accordance with company quality standards.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits whenever required.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and discipline within the laboratory.
• Follow all applicable safety procedures while handling chemicals and laboratory equipment.
• Sample Management
• Ensure proper collection, identification, storage, and disposal of samples.
• Maintain retention samples of finished products wherever required.
• Ensure samples are properly labelled and traceable to the relevant production batch. calibration validity.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and testing skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of chemical laboratory practices.
• Ability to identify and report quality deviations.
• Basic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capability.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work under production timelines without compromising quality.
• Good communication and coordination with Production and other departments.
• Working knowledge of Excel and basic computer systems.

Required Qualification: -B.Sc/M.Sc - Chemistry

Salary :- Upto 5.40 LPA