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Senior Chemist

East African Lion Brands Manufacturing S.C · ET · Full-time
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About the Role

Senior Chemist responsible for overseeing quality control and production processes in a personal care manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO standards, and company SOPs while generating reports and coordinating with QA/production teams.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with health & safety requirements and wear PPE when required
  • Maintain lab equipment neat, clean, calibrated and in safe operating condition
  • Control production process and generate reports per batch, shift and day
  • Ensure quality of materials and products in accordance with GMP and company standards
  • Investigate nonconformance and respond to customer complaints as part of the QA team
  • Implement standard operating procedures
  • Oversee raw material testing before release
  • Generate periodic weekly and monthly reports summarizing tested materials and products
  • Evaluate product stability and set standards based on data
  • Maintain schedules, segregation zones for incoming materials and finished goods
  • Check batch records in collaboration with QA and production
  • Provide training in quality control/assurance practices
  • Store chemicals separately from food manufacturing areas
  • Keep detailed inspection and testing records
  • Work shifts and weekends as required

Skills Required

CommunicationTeamworkAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingTask PrioritizationLeadershipQuality ControlGood Manufacturing Practice (GMP)ISO ComplianceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

Fields of Study

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Chemistry

How to Apply

Submit your CV and motivation letter in a single PDF or Word file, clearly marking the position title on the subject line. Find contact details below.