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• Purpose of the Role - To carry out QA/QC activities for a particular discipline at the site, perform analytical work and investigate/ conduct root cause analysis & resolve quality issues in order to ensure on-spec product at all times by adhering to lab SOPs and safe work practices in line with implemented lab quality system 
• Key Responsibilities -  List of responsibilities attached to the role are documented below. These responsibilities are representative and the role holder is also responsible for any other job assigned by the superior authorities from time to time. This section in not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all activities done by the role holder. It should capture only the key responsibilities of the role
• Responsibilities  -
• Policies, Procedure and Process Adherence -
• Adhere to standard test methods or work instructions and compliance to Quality system procedures
• Participate in various audits of lab quality systems including safety
• Follow applicable HSEF procedures/ practices with awareness about environmental statutory regulations
• Take initiative for trainings to enhance competencies and participation in training as per requirement
• Keep self abreast with leading practices & trends and contribute to the identification of continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures 
• Quality Control  -
• Support shift in charge in shift co-ordination and testing of samples as per priority
• Receive samples of raw materials as per the requirement and track the quality of incoming raw material
• Provide right containers to collect samples, identify right carriers to distribute samples and designate right location for pre-testing storage
• Evaluate usability of the chemicals / standards that are utilized in testing
• Perform the tests by following step by step procedures. Confirm test results using validation techniques before reporting
• Detect deviations in test results and report to concerned stakeholders
• Perform on-spot mitigation in emergency situation under the guidance of the section head
• Identify, prepare and perform calibrations and working standards as per method protocol and schedule
• Carry out sample retention as per defined lab procedure for addressing issues with customers as per need
• Dispose left over samples safely as per SOP and co-ordinate with plant and other agencies for further actions
• Raise the requirement for availability of laboratory inventory (reagents, glassware, and equipment) in time. Ensure proper maintenance and storage of lab inventory
• Quality Assurance -
• Evaluate performance of additives and process chemicals using a range of selective and specific analytical techniques 
• Monitor housekeeping & working conditions as per safety and work standards. Report unsafe act / unsafe condition to shift In charge / lab management for correction
• Maintain proper data entries of results recording in the raw data book / LIMS / process register and in the individual raw data book
• Conduct on the job training for analysts and new joiners in laboratory analytical work and Safety

Necessary: Bachelor's Degree in Science with specialization in Chemistry or Master's Degree in same domain (preferred)

Desired:

• Necessary: 0-3 years of experience in QA/QC discipline
• Desired:
• Computer knowledge with statistical skill to assess the reliability of test results
• Knowledge of test procedure and results reporting
• Knowledge of raw material, in process samples & finished product specifications and analysis 
• Knowledge of specific equipment, calibration and validation procedures 
• Knowledge of safety, F&G system, waste management, emergency preparedness and response
• Knowledge of LIMS and SAP QM operations