Senior Chemist - R&D; Greases and Lubes

Job Summary

Product development for Greases and Lubricants. QC shift and activities supervision within the lab as allocated by Laboratory Manager.

• Management of product and formulation development projects in Greases and Lubricants in liaison with Technology Managers.
• Work with suppliers for base oil and additive requirements to execute NPD projects.
• Undertake product and formulation optimization projects in liaison with Technology Managers for NPIs, work-offs, new RM approvals etc.
• Manage product master data (PDS, SDS etc.) and quality specs (QC).

• Manage day-to-day execution of Quality Control (Q.C.) and Product Development.
• Supervise a team of Chemists, and Laboratory Assistants.
• Execute responsibilities allocated by Laboratory Manager.
• Execute laboratory KPIs and workflow management.
• Competence development of team through training and onboarding.
• Support QMS through documentation and on-ground compliance.
• Work with plant operations for day-to-day execution of FG and RM QC with agreed TAT.
• Work with Compliance Officer for QMS activities.
• Oversee laboratory equipment and assets maintenance.
• Weekly manpower plan and work plan management.
• Quality LIMS reporting and management.
• Care for own and the team’s safety and ensure third parties’ adhere to HSE guidelines, adopting and multiplying risk prevention attitudes and promoting health in general.
• Compliance with the legal dispositions and the internal HSEQ procedures.
• Work towards preservation of the environment, contribute to the elimination of workplace accident risks, and occupational diseases.
• Works in compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

More than 3 years in lubricants or similar laboratory.

• Formulation of lubricants
• Physical-chemical analysis
• QC and R&D equipment
• Cost & Budget Management

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