Quality Assurance Chemist

JobItUs; Dahej; On-site; INR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Gujarat seeks a Quality Assurance Chemist to lead QA/QC for RMs, additives, packaging materials, and processes. You will test in-process and finished goods across shifts, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory guidelines.

The role requires hands-on testing with GC, spectrophotometry, and polymer testing instruments, plus meticulous record-keeping and CAPA involvement as needed.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Chemistry with minimum 2 years in QA of polymer/chemical plants.
• Analytical skills for RM, in-process, and final product samples using standard test methods.
• Experience operating polymer testing equipment (MFI, impact, molding), GC, and spectrophotometer.
• Ability to operate and calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Awareness of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• SAP knowledge and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• QA assurance through inspection and testing of RMs, additives, packing bags, in-process intermedia, FGs in shifts.
• Record test results in lab records, compare with specifications, and decide CoA references.
• Investigate non-conformances and coordinate CAPA with Production or concerned dept.
• Maintain ISO documents and prepare for audits.
• Maintain safety practices and housekeeping; support SHE initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Team work

Communication skills

Safety practices

Housekeeping

SAP knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Tools

GC

Spectrophotometer

MFI

Impact tester

Molding equipment

Laboratory instruments

SAP

Job description

Job title:
Quality Assurance Chemist

Name of job holder:

Department/service:
QA/QC

Signature job holder & date:

Signature hierarchical head & date:
Manager - QA

Signature functional head & date:
Head - QM

A. Purpose /Role of the job /:

Describe in 1 phrase what contribution the job is expected to
Make to the organisation’s objectives
Quality Assurance of Finished Goods (SAN/ABS/ASA/PS) through inspection & testing of RMs,
Additives, Packing bags, In-process intermediates, Final Product and Utilities/WWTP in shifts.
Analysis of internal rejections and customer complaints to recommend preventive and corrective
actions.

B. Environment/Context/Complexity of the job:

Describe the most important internal and external factors influencing the job

Internal:
Compliance to INEOS Styrolution SHE regulations, IGGNs & 20 Principles.
Compliance with Quality Management System (ISO9001) & Environment Management System
(ISO14001).
Implementation of Best Practices from other INEOS sites.
Support Production teams in preventive & corrective actions.
External:
Process disruption.
Co-ordination with vendors to address disruption of QA test instruments.
ISO & Regulatory requirements

C. Responsibilities/ Accountabilities of the job:

Describe the main results expected from the job

1. Key Result Areas: Incident free operations, Adherence to INEOS Styrolution SHE guidelines,
Compliance with local regulations.
Major Activities:
Participate in regular safety training at site:
o Safety rules and guidelines
o Operating procedures
o Incident sharing and learning
o Permit to work and Risk Assessment, etc.
Active support to the safety culture at site and work safely for incident free operation.
Understand and follow annual SHE improvement plan for the site.
Work in line with SHE KPIs and Targets set by management from time to time.
Contribute to Behavior Based Safety (BBS) program at site.
o Participate on training at site to take BBSO to next level of reporting.
Support Site SHE committee to resolve safety issues and drive SHE performance.

Be conscious that all incidents including Near Miss at site must be reported, investigated and
action items must be tracked to closure.
o Active use of KMS for incident reporting and investigation, MOC, action item tracking
o Collaborate to track and close all SHE related action items from audit, plant walkthroughs.
Support the Asset Manager, responsible for the overall integrity of the site.
o Contribute to INEOS Styrolution Asset Care program
o Take responsibility for maintaining the asset and integrity of the protective system.
Follow site procedures aligned with INEOS Group Guidance Notes (IGGNs).
Accountable for
o Following and practicing INEOS 20 principles of Behavior Safety and Process Safety at
site through site rules and procedures
o Following and practicing Life Saving Rules at site
o Safety of other Employees, Contractors, Visitors and partners at site
o Following Permit to Work as per the site procedure
o Following Management of Change (MOC) as per the site procedure.
Responsible for
o Participating in HAZOPs at site as per procedure
o Tracking action items from HAZOP to closure.
Work in compliance with all legal regulations.
o Adherence to site licenses and permits.
Participate on the INEOS Styrolution Sustainability program at site.
Stop work whenever there is an unsafe condition/condition and communicate to the Shift Leader.
Maintain the respective workplace in order and clean, as per best practices of housekeeping.
Outcome: Zero incident/accident in the plant with sustainable and safe operation.

1. 1. 2. Key Result Areas: Inspection & testing of RMs, Additives, Packing bags, In-process & FGs in shifts.
2.
Major Activities:
Testing, reporting & communication of results to concerned depts. like Stores & Production.
Inspection & Testing of all RMs, Additives, Packing Materials & Product as per the laid down standard
test methods without compromise in Safety & House-keeping.
Recording of the test results in Record books, Maintain & update the records daily.
Compare test results with specifications and decided C or NC with reference to the specifications.
Verify CoA of suppliers for all RMs & Additives with reference to specifications.
Investigation of Non-conformances for Root cause & decide/implement/monitor CAPA in coordination
with Production or concerned department.
Outcome: QA/QC & reliable test results of product.

3. Key 3. Key Result Areas: Analysis of Utilities, Waste water treatment plant samples
Major Aktivitas:
Inspection, Testing & reporting of the test results to concerned utility section.
Testing and analysis of Utility water samples eg Boiler feed & blow-down, Cooling water, DM Water,
waste water etc. as per the documented standard test methods without compromise in Safety &
House-keeping.
Recording of the test results in Record books, Maintain & update the records daily.
Adherence to Safety practices & good housekeeping.
Outcome: Support to Utility & WWTP dept. to control & operate utilities to ensure trouble free operations.

4. Key Result Areas: Calibration & Safe Operation of QA/QC Test Instruments.
Major Activities:
Preparation of Internal & External Calibration & Maintenance plan.
Calibration of Laboratory instruments according to Calibration Schedule.

Arranging and carrying out regular maintenance of instruments as per the maintenance plan.
Ensure that Safety practices followed & good housekeeping maintained.
Outcome: Accuracy & Reliability of the test results and trouble free operation of instruments.

5. Key Result Areas: Preparation & Standardization of required Reagents & Standard solutions.
Major Activities:
Preparation of different required testing solutions, maintain the required stock, properly label
them.
Standardization of the reagent solutions as per the documented procedures & label properly.
Maintain relevant records for the same.
Maintain required stock of lab chemicals, glassware & spares.
Properly label & maintain the Preserved Samples of RM-additives & Product as per requirement.
Outcome: Reliability & accuracy of the test results.

6. Key Result Areas: Maintain ISO documents & records of QA/QC department.
Major Activities:
Recording of the test results in relevant record books, SAP entry, CoA generation.
Update & Maintain all relevant records & documents like log-sheets. Calibration records, History
cards, Maintenance reports, Product quality records, Complaint records etc.
Preparation for ISO audits.
Adherence to Safe practices & good housekeeping.
Outcome: Adherence to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standard requirement.

D. Dimensions: Describe the most representative figures of the job (for example: number of staff, budget you’re responsible for, number of projects,)

Facts Number or amount in €

To support RM, In-process ~ 10 RM samples/day,
~ 30 in-process samples/day.
Product quality monitoring ~ 25 Product samples/day.
Utilities and others ~ 10 samples/day Number of lab instruments/ equipment to operate

~ 10

Production volume 30 - 100 Kt per annum

Supervision of staff: Give the number of people you supervise (“Direct” means that they report directly to you, “Indirect” means they report to someone who reports to you.) Direct Indirect Total 0 2 2

E. Main contacts /Interfaces: What are the internal en external contacts you have, necessary for reaching your results?

Who Frequency of contacts

My role in those contacts

Purpose of contacts

1 Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed

Internal QA Manager Daily R, A, C, I Quality Assurance of RM, In-process, Product, ETP, Utility, NC, Internal rejection, Complaint.

DCS executive, Shift leader

Daily R, A, C, I Quality Assurance of RM, In-process, Product, ETP, Utility

SCM Daily R, I Dispatch of Product Head - QM Need base R, C, I QA matter, Internal rejection, Customer complaint feedback.

External Laboratory equipment service engineer

Need base R, C AMC, Calibration

Auditors (ISO, Customer visit)

Need base R, I Compliance to requirements

F. Required profile: Level of education & Knowledge:

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

Experience in general: Minimum 2 years of experience in QA of Polymer/Chemical plant.

Technical skills: Analysis of Raw Material, In-Process & Product samples as per standard test methods. Operation of polymer testing equipment (MFI, Impact, Molding), GC, Spectrophotometer etc. Operation & Calibration of Laboratory Instruments. Awareness of ISO 9K, 14K. Computer & SAP knowledge. Competencies, Behavioral skills: (acc. to competency profile and required level of descriptions) Decision making Analytical & Problem solving technics Responsible & Reliable Team work Communication skills – Verbal & Written Positive attitude towards Safety practices, housekeeping & Work procedures. Learning attitude Legal Training Requirements 1 R – Responsible for getting tasks done (in terms of practically doing things) A – Accountable for the task (approver of costs) C – Consulted for the task I – Informed about the task

Under the provision (111-A) of the Factories Act 1948, reading with Gujarat Factory Rules 1963 about General Health & Safety, Emergency response, handling of hazardous substance.

Job Requirements Must be able to climb ladders and stairs. Must be able to walk up to 8 hours a day. Be able to lift up to 25 kg. Be able to work in confined space.

G. Performance indicators: Describe the criteria allowing to measure to what extent the results are achieved - related to the accountabilities

Reliability and accuracy in testing. On time calibration and repair of lab instruments and equipment. Analysis of data (SQC & Trend charts) for Monitoring of consistency in Quality. Investigation of Non-conformance & Monitoring of CAPA. Adherence to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standard requirement.