Senior Laboratory Chemist

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold the company's values, quality commitments, and overall purpose.
• Ensure materials and finished goods meet internal quality expectations.
• Carry out calibration of lab equipment in line with recognized national benchmarks.
• Maintain precise and timely records across lab and production activities.
• Input and update formulas in digital batching and quality systems.
• Guide and support lab staff in performing accurate and consistent measurements.
• Assess new team members to ensure they are competent in specialized test procedures.
• Apply best practices in manufacturing hygiene; ideally capable of performing internal reviews.
• Understand and apply principles of food safety standards (e.g. BRCGS, HACCP); familiarity with GFSI frameworks is a plus.
• Draft and refine lab-related procedures and work instructions.
• Assist quality lead in audit prep, complaint resolution, and paperwork tied to compliance.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Applied Sciences.
• Around 8 years of experience, including a few years focused on quality within a food production setting.
• Hands-on knowledge of food safety protocols, traceability systems, and internal/external auditing.
• Comfortable engaging with customers during audits and resolving product-related concerns.
• Strong analytical mindset; able to pinpoint problems and drive improvements.
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to learning and taking initiative.
• Able to distill complex challenges into manageable parts and spot key priorities.
• Skilled in working with cross-functional teams and building alignment across roles.
• Consistently aims to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Familiar with ISO standards, food certification processes (e.g. Halal), and audit frameworks.
• Competent in handling lab tools such as spectrophotometers, LCMS, pH meters, and related instruments.
• Clear communicator in both written and spoken English.
• Comfortable with digital tools and quality-related software.
• Shows leadership qualities and can support or lead small teams when required.

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