Laboratory Chemist
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De Royal Tobacco is a prominent company specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality tobacco products. We are committed to maintaining excellence in our operations, emphasizing quality control, innovation, and sustainability.
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Company Description
De Royal Tobacco is a prominent company specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality tobacco products.
We are committed to maintaining excellence in our operations, emphasizing quality control, innovation, and sustainability.
Our team is dedicated to ensuring superior product development while adhering to industry regulations and standards.
By fostering a collaborative work environment, De Royal Tobacco supports professional growth and the achievement of shared objectives.
Role Description
The Laboratory Chemist is responsible for conducting precise chemical and analytical testing on tobacco, cigarette materials, and finished products to ensure full compliance with regulatory, safety, and company quality standards.
This role utilizes advanced laboratory instruments—with a core focus on chromatography and spectrometry measurements—to maintain rigorous quality control and support continuous improvement.
Analytical Testing & Equipment Operation
- **Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical laboratory instruments**
- , with a specialized focus on gas/liquid chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectrometer measurements for nicotine, tar, sugar-to-nicotine ratios, moisture, and chemical compound analysis.
- **Test chemical properties, moisture, aroma, and grades**
- of incoming tobacco leaves, casings and flavours, filters, paper, and packaging materials.
- **Perform physical, chemical, and sensory tests**
- on cut-rag tobacco, blends, and finished cigarettes to ensure they meet exact product specifications.
- **Maintain lab equipment**
- to ensure peak operating conditions, troubleshooting instrument errors and coordinating routine calibration cycles.
Compliance, Specifications & ISO Standards
- **Verify compliance**
- with raw material specifications, finished product benchmarks, and regulatory chemical limits.
- **Create and update laboratory work instructions**
- , chemical testing procedures, and standard operating protocols (SOPs) for the lab.
- **Ensure lab processes and data traceability align perfectly with ISO standards**
- (including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001).
- **Follow local government tobacco regulations**
- regarding ingredient disclosures, chemical safety, and production compliance.
Records, Reporting & Audits
- **Maintain accurate laboratory QC records**
- , analytical test results, non-conformance reports (NCR), and chemical logs.
- **Prepare and deliver analytical quality reports**
- (daily, weekly, and monthly) for management review.
- **Support internal and external audits**
- by providing impeccable, verifiable, and traceable laboratory data.
- **Participate in root-cause analysis**
- for any product deviations, chemical anomalies, or quality issues.
Process Improvement
- **Recommend process and recipe improvements**
- based on chemical analysis to reduce waste, eliminate product defects, and optimize blending.
- **Support continuous improvement initiatives**
- (Lean, Six Sigma, KAIZEN) within the laboratory environment.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a highly related scientific field.
Experience & Skills
- **A minimum of 5 years of experience**
- in an analytical laboratory or quality management role within the tobacco industry.
- Prior experience working with "Big 3" tobacco companies (BAT, PMI, and JTI) is highly preferred.
- **Proven hands-on expertise**
- in running chromatography systems (GC/HPLC) and spectrometers, including data interpretation and method validation.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, international laboratory standards, and regulatory frameworks in the tobacco sector.
- Strong analytical mindset with a high level of technical accuracy.
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