Chemist PT Lab ( 82075827 )
Reliance Industries Limited
Remote
- Purpose of the Role - To carry out QA/QC activities for a particular discipline at the site, perform analytical work and investigate/ conduct root cause analysis & resolve quality issues in order to ensure on-spec product at all times by adhering to lab SOPs and safe work practices in line with implemented lab quality system
- Key Responsibilities - List of responsibilities attached to the role are documented below. These responsibilities are representative and the role holder is also responsible for any other job assigned by the superior authorities from time to time. This section in not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all activities done by the role holder. It should capture only the key responsibilities of the role
- Responsibilities -
- Policies, Procedure and Process Adherence -
- Adhere to standard test methods or work instructions and compliance to Quality system procedures
- Participate in various audits of lab quality systems including safety
- Follow applicable HSEF procedures/ practices with awareness about environmental statutory regulations
- Take initiative for trainings to enhance competencies and participation in training as per requirement
- Keep self abreast with leading practices & trends and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures
- Quality Control -
- Support shift in charge in shift co-ordination and testing of samples as per priority
- Receive samples of raw materials as per the requirement and track the quality of incoming raw material
- Provide right containers to collect samples, identify right carriers to distribute samples and designate right location for pre-testing storage
- Evaluate usability of the chemicals / standards that are utilized in testing
- Perform the tests by following step by step procedures. Confirm test results using validation techniques before reporting
- Detect deviations in test results and report to concerned stakeholders
- Perform on-spot mitigation in emergency situation under the guidance of the section head
- Identify, prepare and perform calibrations and working standards as per method protocol and schedule
- Carry out sample retention as per defined lab procedure for addressing issues with customers as per need
- Dispose left over samples safely as per SOP and co-ordinate with plant and other agencies for further actions
- Raise the requirement for availability of laboratory inventory (reagents, glassware, and equipment) in time. Ensure proper maintenance and storage of lab inventory
- Quality Assurance -
- Evaluate performance of additives and process chemicals using a range of selective and specific analytical techniques
- Monitor housekeeping & working conditions as per safety and work standards. Report unsafe act / unsafe condition to shift In charge / lab management for correction
- Maintain proper data entries of results recording in the raw data book / LIMS / process register and in the individual raw data book
- Conduct on the job training for analysts and new joiners in laboratory analytical work and Safety
- Support shift in charge for shift co-ordination work.
- Arranging & assigning jobs for shift crew.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
- Need strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Priorities the samples for testing.
- Provide right containers to collect samples, identifies right carriers to distribute samples and designate right location for pre-testing storage.
- Ensure the usability of the chemicals / standards to use in the test and performs the test by following the procedure step by step. Confirms test results by using validation techniques before reporting.
- Calibration -
- Identify the calibrations as per the method protocol and the instruments as per schedule.
- Prepare calibration and working standards as per requirement.
- Perform the calibrations as per the method and instrument as per schedule. Standardizes the laboratory solutions.
- Evaluates performance of additives and process chemicals.
- Collects samples of raw materials as per the requirement and track the quality of incoming raw material.
- Timely testing and results reporting of Raw materials, in process, product & trouble shooting samples of all plants.
- Classify the product grades based on the specification.
- Detect exceptions or deviations in test result & inform to concern dept.
- Perform on-spot mitigation in emergency situation under the guidance of the section head
- Ensure proper sample retention as per defined lab procedure for addressing issues with customers (need based)
- Dispose left over samples safely as per SOP and co-ordinate with plant and other agencies for further actions.
- Awareness about Laboratory Quality Systems requirements and good knowledge and skills for LIMS and SAP QM operations for day to day laboratory work.
- Maintain laboratory inventory (Reagents, Glassware, and Equipment) and raise the requirement for its availability in time.
- Participate in various audits of lab quality systems including safety.
- Data Management
- Comply to quality systems
- Ensure timely entry approval of test results in LIMS.
- HSE & other regulatory compliance
- Stay aware of environmental, site, statutory regulations.
- Handle chemicals and tools as per safety norms
- Handle collection and disposal of waste solvent generated during the lab testing in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure Good Housekeeping and safe working conditions
- Follow and enforce applicable HSE procedures/ practices
- Learning & mentoring
- Conduct on job training to analysts and new joiners for laboratory analytical work.
- Conduct on job training to analysts and new joiners for laboratory safety.
- Business / Function-specific Competencies (Technical /Functional)
- Participate in external trainings and events as advised by the section head
- Timely execution of assigned tasks
- Erratic changes in plans
- Working with multiple interface such as business, customers, operations, E&M and HSEF
- Sample management
- Prioritization of assigned activities
- HSEF -specific Competencies
- Fire Safety Management
- Fire & Gas Detection system
- Waste Management
- Integrated Management System
- RIL HSE Management System
- HSE Policy, Principles, Standards and Procedures & Practices
- Emergency Preparedness and response
- Skills & Competencies
- Statistical Skill required assessing the reliability of test results.
- Relevant knowledge of the testing instruments ,test procedure and results reporting as per standard method requirement.
- Knowledge of Raw Material, in process samples & finished product specifications and analysis as per contractual & domestic specifications.
- Competency to operate specific equipment, perform test, calibrations and evaluate results.
- Knowledge of significance of test parameters including safety in laboratory.
- Computer literate
- Need excellent ability of writing and communication skill.
- B. Sc. Chemistry, Masters preferred
- Minimum 5-7 years in QA/QC discipline
Necessary: Bachelor's Degree in Science with specialization in Chemistry or Master's Degree in same domain (preferred)
Desired:
Experience Requirement :
- Necessary: 0-3 years of experience in QA/QC discipline
- Desired:
- Computer knowledge with statistical skill to assess the reliability of test results
- Knowledge of test procedure and results reporting
- Knowledge of raw material, in process samples & finished product specifications and analysis
- Knowledge of specific equipment, calibration and validation procedures
- Knowledge of safety, F&G system, waste management, emergency preparedness and response
- Knowledge of LIMS and SAP QM operations
B. Function-specific Competencies (Technical /Functional)
- LAB Sampling Schedule Compliance
- Unplanned Sampling %
- LAB Equipment Testing / Calibration
- Safety Score of LAB
- LAB Cost (Chemical, Equipment, Salaries, Repairs)
- Availability of Certified reference Standards/ Materials
- Competency of Laboratory Staff