Quality Control Lab Chemist

Job Title Lab Chemist - Quality Control Testing Activated Carbon Plant Location Ponnapuram Village Dharapuram Taluk Tirupur District Tamil Nadu Company Overview Carbonmax Advantech Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer of coconut shell-based steam activated carbon located in the remote industrial belt of Ponnapuram Village With state-of-the-art facilities for granulation rotary kiln activation post-activation processing and expanding value-added production such as acid-washed PAC impregnated and pelletized carbon Carbonmax is committed to delivering world-class quality and performance to global customers in water treatment air purification gold recovery and specialty carbon applications Position Summary We are looking for a Lab Chemist to join our Quality Control R D team at Carbonmax The role involves conducting routine and advanced chemical physical tests on activated carbon samples ensuring compliance with ASTM AWWA JIS and customer-specific standards The Lab Chemist will support product development troubleshoot customer complaints and maintain accurate records for certifications and audits Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance - Testing Analysis Conduct physical and chemical testing of activated carbon including Iodine Number Molasses Number CTC adsorption Apparent Density Hardness Moisture Ash pH Gold adsorption K value R value for mining carbons Perform acid base washing leachability tests heavy metal analysis and trace element checks Carry out particle size distribution using sieving WS Tyler and laser particle size analyzer Operate QA instruments such as Shimadzu balances pH conductivity meters turbidity meters and Malvern PSA Compliance Documentation Maintain proper test records as per ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 ISO 17025 REACH and customer audit requirements Prepare Certificates of Analysis COA for each production batch Support NABL accreditation documentation and inter-lab comparison studies R D Value-Added Products Assist in trial tests for acid-washed carbon catalytic carbon PAC impregnated carbons Support R D projects in specialty applications supercapacitor carbons battery-grade carbons Conduct comparative analysis with competitor samples and report performance deviations Laboratory Management Safety Calibrate and maintain lab instruments regularly Monitor chemical stock levels HCl H2SO4 HNO3 NaOH AgNO3 KI etc and ensure safe handling Follow laboratory safety practices and EHS guidelines Train and mentor lab assistants technicians in sample preparation analysis and documentation Eligibility Criteria Qualification M Sc in Chemistry Applied Chemistry Industrial Chemistry Diploma in Chemical Technology may be considered with strong testing experience Experience Fresher to 2 years in industrial quality control testing laboratory preferably in Activated Carbon Carbon Black Chemicals Minerals Adsorbents Experience with ASTM AWWA JIS test standards is an advantage Technical Skills Hands-on lab equipment operation calibration QA QC methods for physical chemical parameters MS Excel ERP entry of test reports Report writing and analytical interpretation Language Tamil mandatory English required Hindi preferred Software Skills ERP LIMS MS Excel for QA reporting Familiarity with ISO NABL documentation preferred Key Competencies Strong analytical skills attention to detail Accuracy in measurement and reporting Familiarity with ISO NABL and regulatory compliance Ability to work independently and in team settings Discipline safety awareness and continuous improvement mindset Ideal Candidate Technically sound chemist with hands-on laboratory experience Comfortable working in a process industry setup with strict QA protocols Reliable field-supportive and willing to grow into senior QA R D roles Reporting To Manager - QA R D Plant Head Employment Type Full-time On-site Ponnapuram Plant Compensation Benefits Competitive CTC with performance incentives Statutory benefits health insurance and provident fund On-site accommodation and meal support Long-term growth prospects in specialty carbon QA R D Schedule Rotational Shift Weekend availability when required Supplemental Pay Overtime pay Performance bonus Yearly bonus Ability to Commute Relocate Ponnapuram Dharapuram Taluk Should be willing to relocate or commute reliably Factory accommodation will be supported if required Education Master s in Chemistry Preferred Experience Laboratory Testing QC Fresher to 2 Years Preferred Language Tamil English Required Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay Starting from 17 500 per month based on experience Benefits Commuter assistance Food provided Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person How to Apply Send your updated CV to hr factory carbonmaxtech com Subject Application - Lab Chemist - Quality Control - Activated Carbon Speak with us 91 97860 11972 Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay From 17 500 00 per month Benefits Commuter assistance Food provided Provident Fund Work Location In person