Chemist (นักเคมี)

Your tasks

The Chemist is responsible for conducting chemical and physical testing of agricultural commodities and related products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, international standards, and Bureau Veritas' quality systems. The role supports laboratory operations, quality management activities, regulatory reporting, and accreditation compliance under ISO/IEC 17025.

Laboratory Testing & Reporting

• Perform chemical and physical testing of agricultural commodities, including rice, sugar, cassava products, soybeans, tuna, and other assigned samples.
• Analyze test results and prepare accurate laboratory reports in accordance with approved methods and client requirements.
• Issue testing reports and regulatory submissions within established deadlines.
• Maintain testing records and laboratory documentation to ensure traceability and compliance.

Regulatory & Industry Compliance

• Submit inspection and testing results through relevant government and industry platforms, including OCS and other designated systems.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation required by government authorities, commodity standard organizations, and accreditation bodies.
• Support licensing renewals for commodity inspectors and laboratory competency registrations.
• Coordinate sample submissions and reporting requirements with relevant regulatory agencies.

Quality Management System

• Act as Quality Manager and Document Controller for the laboratory quality management system.
• Maintain and implement the ISO/IEC 17025 quality management system.
• Prepare, review, update, and control quality documents, procedures, work instructions, and records.
• Support internal audits, management reviews, corrective actions, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor proficiency testing and quality assurance activities to maintain laboratory competence and accreditation.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with government agencies, accreditation bodies, industry associations, and external organizations, including local and international stakeholders.
• Coordinate with inspection teams, surveyors, and laboratory personnel to ensure smooth operations and compliance with technical requirements.
• Provide technical support regarding testing methodologies, standards, and quality requirements.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Agricultural Science, or related scientific discipline.
2. A degree in Chemistry is highly preferred.
3. Minimum 2 years of laboratory testing experience, preferably in commodity, agricultural, food, or inspection-related laboratories.
4. Experience working under ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environments is preferred.
5. Possession of Commodity Inspector Type A or Type B certification will be an advantage.
6. Knowledge of chemical and physical testing methodologies.
7. Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.
8. Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and quality control practices.
9. Experience with proficiency testing programs and laboratory accreditation requirements.
10. Ability to prepare technical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
11. Intermediate English communication skills, both written and verbal.
12. New grads are welcome!