Role & responsibilities :

1. Job Purpose

To support the laboratory and quality team in conducting chemical and physical testing of raw materials, process materials, adhesives/resins, and finished particle boards, ensuring compliance with specified quality standards and production requirements.
1. Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Testing

- Conduct routine chemical and physical tests on raw materials, resin, wax, hardener, additives, and finished boards.
- Test particle board properties such as:

- Moisture content

- Density

- Thickness

- Internal Bond (IB)

- Modulus of Rupture (MOR)

- Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)

- Water absorption

- Thickness swelling
- Surface quality and bonding characteristics
- Perform resin-related tests such as viscosity, pH, solid content, gel time, and other specified parameters.
- Prepare samples and test specimens as per standard laboratory procedures.

Quality Control

- Monitor and record test results accurately in laboratory registers, check sheets, and digital systems.
- Immediately report deviations or abnormal test results to the Chemist and concerned production personnel.
- Support investigation of quality issues and assist in identifying possible causes.
- Ensure testing is carried out according to approved specifications and SOPs.

Chemical Handling & Laboratory Operations

- Handle laboratory chemicals, reagents, and samples safely.
- Prepare standard solutions, reagents, and chemical mixtures as required.




- Maintain proper labeling, storage, and inventory of laboratory chemicals.
- Ensure laboratory equipment and instruments are clean, calibrated, and maintained in working condition.
- Assist in maintaining laboratory housekeeping and 5S standards.

Production Support

- Coordinate with Production, Resin, Wood Preparation, Press, Sanding, and other departments regarding quality testing.
- Provide timely test results to production for process adjustments.
- Collect samples from different stages of production as per the sampling plan.
- Assist in troubleshooting quality-related problems during production.

Documentation & Compliance

- Maintain test reports, sample records, calibration records, chemical consumption records, and other laboratory documentation.
- Support implementation of ISO/IMS procedures and laboratory quality systems.
- Ensure proper disposal of chemical waste and laboratory samples according to company procedures.
- Participate in internal audits and quality improvement activities.

1. Safety Responsibilities

- Follow all laboratory safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Handle acids, alkalis, solvents, resins, and other chemicals with appropriate precautions.
- Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS) for relevant chemicals.
- Report chemical spills, unsafe conditions, and incidents immediately.
- Follow fire, emergency response, and environmental safety procedures.

📌 Looking For Assistant Chemist For reputed organisation (Chennai)
🏢 CENTURYPLY
📍 Chennai