Chemist
- Philippines
- Permanent
- Full-time
Chemist/NIR Technician is responsible in performing NIR analysis as prescribed in the Work Instruction Manual. He/she is responsible to monitor trend of analysis and report any deviation to the Laboratory Supervisor.Your Responsibilities:
- Analyze in the NIR machine sample of raw materials and finished products from Bulacan plant and Toll milling plants.
- Release NIR result of raw materials to QA Raw Material/Finished Good Inspector as part of the acceptance criteria.
- Issue a Non conformity report for non conforming raw materials to purchasing, followed by a RM disposition slip.
- Send a Non conformity report and Request for corrective action (RFCA) for non conforming finished product to Mill Supervisor whether rejected or hold for further evaluation.
- Issue finished product disposition.
- Prepare samples of finished goods and raw materials both macro and micro according to the monthly quality control plan and/or other special samples for sending to Upscience Vietnam or local external laboratory.
- Prepare required documents and facilitate the sending of samples to Upscience Vietnam or local external laboratory including samples for BAI registration.
- Prepare sample for monthly NIR follow-up calibration performance.
- Monitor monthly control chart. Any deviation will be reported to Quality Head.
- Perform mycotoxin and brix determination.
- Schedule water sampling and testing based on HACCP requirements.
- Receive raw material and finished product samples and assign laboratory code in RM data base.
- Facilitate NAV transactions (movement of Finished goods from Mill to FG Warehouse, purchase request creation, reclassification from FG to RM) .
- Create and coordinate with the purchasing for all purchase request created.
- Conduct monthly inventory of laboratory consumables and schedule annual calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Analyze water activity of fish feeds and other livestock feeds pet using water activity meter and record results.
- Perform PDI test of all pellet samples submitted by the QC inspector and record results.
- Perform granulation test of all mash and crumble products submitted by the QC inspector and record result.
- Monitor and change retention samples every week inside the laboratory.
- Maintain the working condition of NIR machine and report any malfunction of the software and hardware to the Laboratory Supervisor.
- Monitor and Investigate Customer complaint.
- Submit weekly summary of the number of samples analyze in the NIR in daily operation.
- Maintain record of maintenance activity conducted in the machine. Record the details in the Instrument Log sheet.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory area.
- Additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- The job requires to work in morning shift, overtime and weekend if necessary.
Educational Qualifications:
- Graduate of B.S Chemistry, Biology, Chemical engineering or any applied Science Course
- Must be a Licensed Chemist/Licensed Chemical Technician
- Experience in laboratory operation is an advantage but fresh graduate may qualify.
- Above average competence in Microsoft office applications
- Can work with minimum supervision
- Strong analytical and decision - making skills
- Willing to work shifting schedule (two shift and overtime)
- With good moral character.
- Flexible
- Honest
- Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility
- Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
- A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity.
- Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
- ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.