Senior Chemist

Italia Ceramics Limited; Kadi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Italia Ceramics Limited is seeking a QA/QC specialist to perform testing and quality evaluation of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished construction chemical products, ensuring compliance with IS, ASTM, EN, and internal standards.

Ideal candidates will have 2–15+ years of QA/QC experience in construction chemicals or related fields, hands-on testing skills, knowledge of quality systems, and strong analytical and communication abilities to support CAPA and product commercialization.

Qualifications

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry or B.Tech./M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 2–15+ years of QA/QC experience in construction chemicals, paints & coatings, adhesives, polymers, or specialty chemicals.
• Hands-on experience in raw material testing, finished goods testing, laboratory instruments, quality systems, and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, cementitious, resin-based products, and quality standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and quality evaluation of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished construction chemical products.
• Conduct physical and chemical testing per IS, ASTM, EN, and internal quality standards.
• Investigate quality issues, support root cause analysis, and implement CAPA.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, documentation, and laboratory best practices.
• Collaborate with Production and R&D to maintain product quality and support new product commercialization.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Raw material testing

Finished goods testing

Laboratory instruments

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Chemistry

B.Tech/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

• Performtesting and quality evaluation of raw materials, in-processmaterials, and finished construction chemical products .
  
• Conductphysical and chemical testing as per IS, ASTM, EN, and internalquality standards .
  
• Investigatequality issues, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective andpreventive actions (CAPA).
  
• Ensurecompliance with quality systems, documentation, and laboratory bestpractices.
  
• Collaboratewith Production and R&D to maintain product quality and support newproduct commercialization.
  

Ideal Product Experience

• Waterproofing Systems
• Flooring Systems
• Admixtures
• Sealants & Adhesives

Requirements

• B.Sc./M.Sc. (Chemistry), B.Tech/M.Tech (Chemical Engineering), or related qualification.
  
• 2–15+ years of QA/QC experience in construction chemicals, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives, Polymers, or Specialty Chemicals.
  
• Hands-on experience in raw material testing, finished goods testing, laboratory instruments, quality systems, and root cause analysis.
  
• Knowledge of epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, cementitious, resin-based products, and quality standards.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.