Lab Chemist

Job Description:Here's a comprehensive Job Description for a Lab Chemist in a Color Company, specifically tailored for the Indian market, incorporating details about typical responsibilities, required qualifications, and an indicative salary range.Lab Chemist - Color CompanyLocation: Bharuch, Gujarat, India (or specific company location in India)About Us: [Company Name] is a leading innovator in the color industry, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and supply of high-quality pigments/dyes/colorants for various applications including textiles, paints, plastics, inks, and more. We are committed to delivering vibrant and consistent color solutions to our global clientele through cutting-edge research and stringent quality control.Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Lab Chemist to join our dynamic R&D and Quality Control team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting chemical analyses, developing new color formulations, ensuring product quality, and contributing to process optimization within our state-of-the-art laboratory. This role requires a strong understanding of color science, analytical techniques, and a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.Key Responsibilities:Color Development & Formulation:Develop new color formulations and maintain existing ones to meet customer specifications and market trends.Conduct experiments to create new dye/pigment recipes, exploring various chemical compounds and their properties.Optimize formulations for shade, strength, fastness properties, and application suitability across different substrates.Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product management to understand and translate customer color requirements into technical solutions.Quality Control & Assurance:Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using various analytical techniques (e.g., spectrophotometry, chromatography, titrations).Conduct color matching and testing to ensure color accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards and tolerances.Monitor color reliability during production and troubleshoot any deviations or quality issues.Implement and adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and company ISO 9001 standards.Research & Process Improvement:Assist in research and development activities for new product innovation, exploring novel materials and technologies.Investigate and troubleshoot analytical and process-related issues, identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions.Develop and validate new analytical methods to enhance testing accuracy and efficiency.Contribute to improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of color production processes.Documentation & Reporting:Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental protocols, observations, results, and formulation adjustments.Generate comprehensive reports on analysis findings, project progress, and quality control data.Prepare and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes.Equipment Management:Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment, including color measurement instruments (e.g., spectrophotometers), titrators, chromatographs, etc.Ensure proper functioning and troubleshooting of instruments.Safety & Compliance:Strictly adhere to all laboratory safety protocols, regulations, and hazardous material handling guidelines.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.Stay updated on relevant industry regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS) and ensure product compliance.Collaboration:Work effectively with cross-functional teams including R&D, Production, Quality Assurance, and Sales.Provide technical support to production personnel as needed.Potentially assist in training junior lab staff or interns.