Chemist

Your tasks

Plan analysis programs and participate in special test procedures to analyze chemical composition and physical properties of samples according to international testing standards and lab procedures for non-routine analysis. Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.

• Support all activities in the laboratories with regard to analytical determinations of all process stream and product samples using internationally accepted standard analysis methods and to HSE guidelines.
• Follow the established testing procedures and monitor the results to make certain they are accurate and in accordance with company specifications.
• Carry out special tests, which may involve advanced techniques, the use of special apparatus, or modifications to traditional testing methods.
• Calibrate and monitor instruments in the laboratory to ensure their testing performance is accurate.
• Prepare and standardize solutions and reagents used in the laboratory and maintain records.
• Monitor the operation and inform laboratory section head of abnormal operating parameters that may be prevailing.
• Coordinate with regard to analysis schedules, test runs, shutdowns, start-ups, technical surveys, and inspection-related analysis of sludge and scales for corrosion control.
• Conduct installations, pre-commissioning, and commissioning tasks on the assigned new QC equipment installation projects.
• Maintain optimum inventory of chemicals, testing apparatus, equipment, and glassware for the efficient operation of the laboratory. Ensure that such are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Prepare requisitions for chemicals.
• Conduct laboratory equipment frontline maintenance and analytical instrument troubleshooting.
• Participate in the preparation of capital and operating budgets for the laboratory to meet testing requirements and monitor/control expenditure. Contribute to the preparation of a 5-year plan for the laboratory.

Requirements

Minimum qualification Bachelor degree in chemistry or equivalent.

Professional certifications As applicable.