Responsibilities:

• Conduct chemical and physical tests on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished lubricants according to established standards and procedures (e.g., ASTM series methods and inhouse standards).
• Analyse test results and prepare reports to identify any deviations from specifications. Prepare COA to share with customers.
• COA specific tests must be performed for every batch.
• The product must not be released if it does not pass the standards and NCPR must be released and root cause analysis to be done to fix the problem.
• Any additional raw material usage for correction of processed material must be documented and signature to be obtained from higher authorities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot quality issues within the production process.
• Maintain accurate and complete laboratory documentation in a handwritten notebook as well in the Desktop assigned to you.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment as per the defined schedule. All calibration records have to be maintained as per ISO 9001:2015 records.
• All counter samples of produced batch and raw materials to be maintained as per customer requirement and work instructions provided in ISO.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols for handling industrial lubricant.
• Ensure that lab cleanliness is maintained and periodic requests for maintaining the lab inventory of both equipment as well analytical chemicals to be provided to procurement.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new quality control procedures.
• Stay updated on the latest standards and regulations applicable to the lubricant industry in India.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and other departments to ensure overall product quality.