Jr.Chemist

Job Purpose

• To perform sample preparation, analysis, data processing, and documentation for chemical testing using HPLC and associated analytical techniques, ensuring compliance with ALS quality systems, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, regulatory standards, and customer requirements while meeting laboratory turnaround times.
• Perform sample preparation and analysis of food, feed, water, environmental, and related samples using HPLC and associated techniques.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain HPLC systems and supporting laboratory equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Conduct analysis for vitamins, preservatives, sugars, organic acids, sweeteners, caffeine, colorants, and other chemical parameters as per laboratory scope.
• Review chromatograms, integration, calibration curves, and quality control data to ensure technical validity of results.
• Prepare and maintain analytical worksheets, test records, instrument logbooks, and laboratory documentation.
• Perform routine instrument suitability checks, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved test methods, SOPs, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, and ALS quality procedures.
• Meet sample throughput and agreed turnaround time commitments.
• Participate in method verification, validation, uncertainty studies, and proficiency testing programs.
• Investigate analytical deviations, out-of-specification results, and quality incidents under guidance of the Team Leader.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, reagent preparation records, chemical inventory, and safety requirements.
• Support internal audits, NABL assessments, customer audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or related scientific discipline.

Educational Qualification

Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in a testing laboratory.
• Freshers with academic or internship experience in HPLC techniques may also be considered.
• Experience in food testing laboratories will be an added advantage.
• Working at ALS
• The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
• Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
• At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
• We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
• Everyone Matters
• ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
• ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
• Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
• How to apply Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.
• Eligibility
• To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
• How to apply
• Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food testing laboratories will be an added advantage.