Job Title: Laboratory Chemist
Department: Quality Control / Assurance
Industry: Fertilizer Manufacturing
Reports To: Laboratory Manager / QC Head

Position Summary:
Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Analysis
Perform quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses on raw materials, intermediates, and continuous production samples.
Test finished fertilizer products for critical parameters, including Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) content, moisture levels, bulk density, pH, and trace micronutrients.
Conduct environmental monitoring and effluent testing to ensure plant discharge meets local environmental regulations.
Prepare laboratory reagents and standardize chemical solutions used in daily testing.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot advanced analytical instrumentation, including AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrometers), ICP-OES, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, auto-titrators, and moisture analyzers.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and log all maintenance activities.




Ensure adequate inventory of laboratory chemicals, glassware, and consumables, initiating purchase requests as needed.

Documentation & Compliance
Accurately record and document all test results in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or standard logbooks.
Generate daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports for the production and management teams.
Identify out-of-specification (OOS) results, immediately notify plant operations, and assist in root-cause investigations.
Ensure all laboratory activities comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and relevant agricultural/chemical regulatory standards.

Health & Safety
Strictly adhere to Positive Laboratory Practices (GLP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Handle hazardous chemicals (such as solid acids, ammonia, and reactive materials) safely, utilizing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintain a clean, organized, and secure labor

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