Chemical Lab Supervisor

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging Company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Chemical Lab Supervisor to lead the Quality Department's analytical program. You will oversee chemical analyses, review results, and ensure materials meet customer specifications through reliable testing.

Reporting to the Quality Laboratory Senior Engineer, you will manage lab operations, calibrate equipment, train staff, and prepare test reports while upholding ISO 9001/17025 standards and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the metals industry or quality control.
• Proficiency with OES, ICP, XRF and other analytical instruments.
• Familiarity with ISO and ASTM quality standards; ISO 9001/17025 is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to read English technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chemical analysis of metals and materials in casting and forging.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations; train staff.
• Review test results for conformity to specifications and customer requirements.
• Prepare reports and manage analytical data; investigate issues.
• Lead and train laboratory personnel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Technical writing

English reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

Metallurgy background

Tools

OES

ICP

XRF

Job description

Description

Tuwaiq Casting & Forging is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Chemical Lab Supervisor to join the Quality Department. Reporting to the Quality Laboratory Senior Engineer, this role is responsible for overseeing the chemical analysis of metals and materials used in casting and forging processes, ensuring all materials meet quality standards and customer specifications through accurate and reliable test results that support production quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations Management

• Maintain and calibrate all laboratory equipment to ensure operational accuracy and reliability
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and conduct regular staff training.

Chemical Analysis & Review

• Perform chemical composition analysis using methods including OES, XRF, and ICP
• Prepare samples and review test results for accuracy and completeness.

Quality Assurance Support

• Verify chemical conformity of materials throughout the production process
• Conduct tests in accordance with customer requirements and certification body specifications.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare test reports and manage analytical data
• Investigate quality issues and propose corrective actions.

Team Leadership & Training

• Assign tasks and manage the performance of laboratory personnel
• Train new employees and interns on laboratory procedures and standards.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the metals industry or quality control
• Proven experience in laboratory management and analytical equipment operation.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in operating OES, ICP, XRF, and other analytical instruments
• Familiarity with quality standards including ISO and ASTM
• Experience with quality certifications such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 is an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Competence in technical writing and reporting
• Ability to read and understand technical documents in English.