Junior Chemist

This is your opportunity to be part of a global organization composed of 15 R&D centers located around the world, works together on a local and global scale on developing competitive solutions that make our customers successful.

You will be responsible to control the consistency and uniformity of finished products against the requirements specified in the batch cards and to maintain quality control records to comply with e-Convention, QHSE standards.

Be part of an innovative team and get the opportunity to leave your mark

As a Chemist, you will have the ability to bring new ideas to reduce batch variances,improve FTR%, to support 6S plan in the lab.

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to:
- Enters formulations in AX system and present it to the Lab in Charge for review and approval.- Controls production batches to ensure that product specifications are met.- Assists in issuing batch certificates.- Conducts Root Cause Analysis for registered complaints.- Approves Colour Match and maintain records as per E-Convention.- Performs calibration of laboratory equipment.- Tests incoming raw materials.- Creates batch cards and ensures KPI’s are met.- To ensure adherance to company policies and procedures.- To ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exists by adhering to company health, safety and environment policies.- Approve production batches complying with the required specification in consultation with Senior Chemist / Laboratory in Charge.- Approve incoming raw materials if they meet the specification.- Instruct Production Department to undertake corrective measures in consultation with Senior Chemist / Laboratory in Charge.- Full compliance to QHSE regulations and procedures.

This role will be based in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and reports into Laboratory Manager.

We’re looking for an energetic individual with the ability to learn.

You should also have the following qualifications:
- Degree in Paint Technology.- 2 years’ experience in Quality Control Lab of a Paint Manufacturing Company.- Knowledge of raw materials.- Colour Management Skills.- Knowledge to use any ERP system.- Knowledge of Hempel Quality Control procedures, awareness about QMS (ISO 9001).- Analytical and problem solving skills- Knowledge of Quality Control Techniques- Positive attitude towards work

Application and further information

More about Hempel

At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

Application due

2023-11-21

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Quality Assurance, Research, Supply Chain

Industry

Chemicals
- Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity._