Chemist

MegaPaint Corporation; Binangonan; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

MegaPaint Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Quality Control Specialist in the Philippines to perform chemical, physical, and instrumental analyses of raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products to ensure they meet specifications.

You will document results, support product release decisions, and participate in data audits, calibration, and safety compliance in a well-organized laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Food Science, or related.
• Experience in laboratory testing, quality control, analytical chemistry, or related manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of SOPs, quality management systems, data integrity, and good documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret analytical results, investigate deviations, and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, record-keeping, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with production, quality, and other laboratory teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process goods, and finished products in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform sampling, testing, and evaluation of batches to verify compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Review and interpret analytical test results and certify quality conformance before production release or shipment.
• Investigate out-of-specification results, conduct root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Calibrate, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, including pH meters, spectrophotometers, and chromatographs.
• Complete preventive maintenance, verification, and standardization of laboratory glassware, reagents, and equipment.
• Manage chemical inventory, monitor reagent expiration dates, replenish stock, and ensure safe storage.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, cleanliness, and organization standards.
• Accurately document test results, instrument logs, and batch evaluations in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and database systems.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis and quality reports for internal review and customer distribution.
• Maintain data integrity and systematic record-keeping in compliance with quality management systems.
• Update testing documentation and participate in regular data audits.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, chemical hygiene requirements, and hazardous waste disposal regulations.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets and ensure proper labelling of chemical solutions.
• Participate in safety audits and emergency response procedures within the facility.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Laboratory equipment

Data integrity

Good documentation practices

Root-cause analysis

Attention to detail

Safety culture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Food Science, or related

Job description

About the role

Join the laboratory quality control function and help ensure that raw materials, packaging materials, in-process goods, and finished products meet established specifications and quality standards. You will perform laboratory testing, evaluate batch results, support product release decisions, and maintain accurate, compliant records in a safe and well-organized laboratory environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct chemical, physical, and instrumental analysis of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process goods, and finished products in accordance with standard operating procedures.


• Perform sampling, testing, and evaluation of batches to verify compliance with product specifications and quality standards.


• Review and interpret analytical test results and certify quality conformance before production release or shipment.


• Investigate out-of-specification results, conduct root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.


• Calibrate, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments, including pH meters, spectrophotometers, and chromatographs.


• Complete preventive maintenance, verification, and standardization of laboratory glassware, reagents, and equipment.


• Manage chemical inventory, monitor reagent expiration dates, replenish stock, and ensure safe storage.


• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, cleanliness, and organization standards.


• Accurately document test results, instrument logs, and batch evaluations in laboratory notebooks, worksheets, and database systems.


• Prepare Certificates of Analysis and quality reports for internal review and customer distribution.


• Maintain data integrity and systematic record-keeping in compliance with quality management systems.


• Update testing documentation and participate in regular data audits.


• Follow laboratory safety protocols, chemical hygiene requirements, and hazardous waste disposal regulations.


• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets and ensure proper labelling of chemical solutions.


• Participate in safety audits and emergency response procedures within the facility.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Food Science, or a related scientific discipline.


• Experience in laboratory testing, quality control, analytical chemistry, or a related manufacturing environment is preferred.


• Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Understanding of standard operating procedures, quality management systems, data integrity, and good documentation practices.


• Ability to interpret analytical results, investigate deviations, and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.


• Strong attention to detail, organization, record-keeping, and written communication skills.


• Commitment to laboratory safety, chemical handling, regulatory compliance, and maintaining a clean work environment.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with production, quality, and other laboratory teams.