Lab Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Meeting the EHS protocols & regulatory norms in force
• Preparation of samples of raw materials and finished products for microscopic analysis
• Analysis of polished samples for their microstructural features using polarized light microscope and identifying minerals/crystals
• Analysing microscopy images to determine size of crystallites, annotate and quantify them using image analyzer
• Make the sample as per standard of Finished product and Raw material 
• Quality Control of In-house ready shape products (RDS) 
• Testing & Timely reporting of Merchandise Products
• Operation of carbon monoxide (CO) Gas Disintegration test facility
• Handling of third party / customer for inspection of material 
• Meeting the ISO norms and reporting daily testing result
• Maintaining test records 
• Maintaining the 5S standard in the workplace.

Requirements:

Education, background, level of experience

• Qualification:

B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry), M.Sc. (Applied Chemistry), Diploma in Ceramics.

• Work Experience: 

3 years in a Ceramic / Refractory industry. Experience in the Refractory Monolithics / brick industry will be preferred.

• Preferred: Work Experience in the Refractory Monolithics / brick industry.

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge in Ceramics and Refractories
• Knowledge in various refractory testing and characterization techniques
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Knowledge in mineralogy, crystallography and phase diagrams
• Knowledge in refractory property – performance correlation
• Hands-on experience in various testing and characterization methods pertaining to refractories.