Job Description – Lab Chemist (Biscuit Manufacturing Industry)

1. Job Purpose

To conduct chemical and physical testing of raw materials, in-process materials, finished products, and packaging materials to ensure that all products meet established quality standards, food safety requirements, and company specifications.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Raw Material Testing

- Conduct quality testing of raw materials such as flour, sugar, edible oil, fats, milk powder, cocoa powder, and other biscuit ingredients.

- Check moisture, acidity, fat content, ash content, pH, and other relevant quality parameters.

- Verify raw material quality against approved specifications.

- Maintain records of incoming material testing and report deviations.

B. In-Process Quality Testing

- Perform regular testing of biscuit dough and semi-finished products during production.

- Monitor moisture, dough consistency, weight, colour, texture, and other quality parameters.

- Ensure product quality consistency during different stages of manufacturing.

- Coordinate with production teams to resolve quality-related issues.

C. Finished Product Testing

- Conduct laboratory testing of finished biscuits.

- Check moisture content, fat content, ash content, acidity, and other applicable parameters.

- Monitor biscuit texture, colour, taste, appearance, and crispiness.

- Ensure finished products comply with company quality standards and applicable FSSAI requirements.

- Report any quality deviations and recommend corrective actions.

D. Laboratory Management

- Handle and maintain laboratory equipment and testing instruments.

- Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.

- Maintain chemical inventory,



reagents, glassware, and testing materials.

- Follow laboratory safety procedures and positive laboratory practices (GLP).

- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the laboratory.

E. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain daily testing reports and laboratory records.

- Prepare raw material, in-process, and finished product testing reports.

- Maintain test certificates, COA records, and quality documentation.

- Report non-conformities to the QC/QA Manager.

- Support internal audits, external audits, and food safety audits.

F. Food Safety & Compliance

- Follow FSSAI standards and applicable food safety regulations.

- Support implementation of HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 requirements.

- Ensure testing procedures comply with approved SOPs.

- Identify quality risks and support preventive and corrective actions.

3. Educational Qualification

- B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline.

- Candidates with relevant experience in food or FMCG manufacturing will be preferred.

4. Experience

- 2–5 years of experience in a laboratory within the food processing, biscuit, bakery, or FMCG manufacturing industry.

- Practical knowledge of food product testing and chemical analysis.

- Experience in handling laboratory instruments and maintaining QC documentation.

5. Technical Skills Required

- Knowledge of moisture analyser, pH meter, weighing balance, hot air oven, muffle furnace, and titration methods.

- Knowledge of chemical analysis of food ingredients.

- Understanding of biscuit manufacturing processes and quality parameters.

- Knowledge of FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, and GLP.

- Proficiency in MS Excel and laboratory reporting

📌 Lab Chemist- Kolkata
🏢 Sunshine Workforce Solutions
📍 Kolkata