Job Description

Chemical Quality Assurance Officer / Engineer

Department

Quality / Laboratory / Compliance

Reports To

Quality Manager / Laboratory Manager

Job Purpose

To ensure that all chemical testing, laboratory activities, and quality systems comply with

applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures

, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and integrity of results.

Key Responsibilities

Quality System & Compliance

Implement, maintain, and improve the

Quality Management System (QMS)

in line with

ISO 17025 / ISO 9001

. Ensure laboratory compliance with

accreditation body requirements

and regulatory standards. Control and maintain

quality documents

, SOPs, work instructions, and forms. Manage

non-conformities

, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Internal Audits & Assessments

Plan and conduct

internal audits

and follow up on findings. Support

external audits

(accreditation, regulatory, client audits). Monitor audit action plans and verify effectiveness.

Laboratory Quality Control

Review and approve

test methods, validation/verification data

, and uncertainty calculations. Monitor

QC activities

such as blanks, standards, spikes, duplicates, control charts, and PT/ILC results. Investigate

out-of-specification (OOS)

and abnormal results.

Proficiency Testing & Method Performance

Coordinate

Proficiency Testing (PT)

and Inter-Laboratory Comparisons (ILC). Evaluate PT results and initiate corrective actions when required. Ensure ongoing

method performance monitoring

.

Training & Competence

Maintain

training and competency records

for laboratory personnel. Identify training needs and support technical competency assessments.

Equipment & Calibration

Ensure

calibration, verification, and maintenance

of laboratory instruments. Review calibration certificates and traceability to national/international standards.

Data Integrity & Reporting

Ensure

accuracy, traceability, and integrity

of laboratory data. Review and approve

test reports

before release (where applicable). Ensure compliance with data integrity principles (ALCOA+).

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in

Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

, or related field.

Experience

2-5 years experience in

chemical laboratory QA/QC

or quality systems. Hands-on experience with

ISO 17025

(strongly preferred).

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of

chemical testing techniques

(ICP, GC, IC, titration, wet chemistry, etc.). Understanding of

quality control tools

and statistical concepts. Excellent documentation and report-writing skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Job Type: Full-time