Trainee - Chemist

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Laboratories at Navi Mumbai, India for TRAINEE – CHEMIST.

As a Trainee – Chemist you will be responsible for documentation and to analyse samples of different agriculture commodities, develop, validate, implement, maintain and coordinate the standard operating procedures.

Are you a systematic, quality-oriented and team-spirited individual and do you want to be part of our international network? Then we are looking for you!

Tasks and responsibilities

• Sample receipt, coding and decoding of samples
• Coordinate with the customer for the sample details and any other requirements
• Coordinate with the chemists for the finalization of analysis results and report
• Preparation of documents after analysis and prepare analysis report
• Maintain documentation in accordance to the requirements of ISO 17025
• Responsible to follow and coordinate with the vendors for the calibration of equipments and glassware as per the Calibration schedule
• Coordinate with vendors and manage inventory of various reagents, chemicals and consumables
• Standardization of chemicals used in various testing
• Assist seniors in testing of Moisture, Fat, Protein, Brix, Dietary Fiber, Ash, Acid insoluble ash, FFA, Peroxide value, Iodine Value etc in food and agricultural products/ samples in accordance to the established SOPs or standard test methods
• Samples may include but not limited to agri products (dry & liquid), food grains, feed
• Assist Chemist, Senior Chemist and Laboratory Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (Chemistry or related discipline)
• Fresher/experience of 1-2 years of working in testing laboratories
• Knowledge and first-hand experience of Instrumentation UV-Visible Spectrophotometer, Tintometer, Refractometer, Karlfischer Titrator etc.
• Awareness of ISO 17025 & Good Lab Practice (GLP)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office and other necessary software

Our Company

From our roots in agricultural inspections, Control Union have been operating for over 100 years and by now are engaged in many fields including inspections, certifications, logistics, collateral management and risk management etc. Our in-depth knowledge and experience covers all aspects of the supply chain in many industries including agriculture, textile, energy, forestry and sustainability etc.