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Senior Chemist QA/QC - Petroleum & Lubricant Testing

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Summary

The Senior Chemist manages the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) and oversees petroleum and lubricant testing in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Responsibilities include validating test results, maintaining equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.

  • Maintain and improve the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
  • Manage quality documentation including SOPs, test methods, work instructions, records, and controlled documents.
  • Coordinate internal audits, corrective actions, proficiency testing, method validation, and measurement uncertainty studies.
  • Support accreditation activities and ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and customer requirements.
  • Perform and supervise petroleum testing, lube oil and transformer oil testing in accordance with ASTM, IEC, and ISO standards.
  • Review analytical data, validate test results, and authorize laboratory reports.
  • Ensure adherence to laboratory safety, quality control, and good laboratory practices.
  • Manage laboratory consumables, reference materials, equipment calibration, and maintenance activities.
  • Support customer technical inquiries, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry or related discipline.
  • ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor Certificate
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory.
  • Hands-on experience in lubricant analysis, transformer oil testing or petroleum testing laboratories.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 17025, ASTM, IEC methods and laboratory quality assurance practices.
  • Good communication and documentation skills.

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