Quality Chemist-Jammu

Sunshine Workforce Solutions
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

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Job details

Full-time
₹5,00,000 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

B.Sc
Laboratory experience
Baking
Master's degree
Science
Quality assurance
Bachelor's degree
HACCP
Quality control
Chemistry
Communication skills

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Job Description – Quality Chemist

Company: Priya Gold

Location: Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir

Department: Quality / Quality Control

Position: Quality Chemist

Experience: 3+ Years

Industry: Chocolates, Wafers

Job Purpose

To ensure the quality, safety, consistency, and compliance of raw materials, in-process products, finished products, and packaging materials, with specific focus on Chocolate and Wafer products.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Testing

Conduct chemical, physical, and sensory testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
Perform quality checks for Chocolates, Wafers.
Monitor product parameters such as moisture, pH, texture, appearance, taste, weight, and other relevant specifications.
Ensure products meet defined quality standards and specifications.
Identify quality deviations and initiate corrective and preventive actions.

Raw Material & Packaging Inspection

Inspect and test incoming raw materials such as cocoa-based ingredients, milk powders, sugar, fats/oils, flour, emulsifiers, flavors, and other ingredients.
Check packaging materials as per approved specifications.
Maintain proper records of sampling, testing, and inspection.

In-Process Quality Control

Monitor critical quality parameters during Chocolate and Wafer production.
Ensure adherence to process specifications and SOPs.
Coordinate with Production to control process deviations and minimize product rejection and wastage.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain QC test reports, batch records, COA records, and other quality documentation.
Ensure compliance with FSSAI, GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements.
Support internal and external audits.
Maintain laboratory records and calibration records of testing equipment.

Problem Solving

Investigate customer complaints and internal quality issues.
Conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with Production, R&D, and other departments for continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications

B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, or a relevant discipline.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in Quality Control / Quality Assurance in the Food, FMCG, Confectionery, Bakery, or related industry.
Mandatory experience in Chocolates and Wafers.
Good knowledge of laboratory testing, food safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality documentation.
Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates currently working in Chocolate, Wafer industry.
Hands-on experience in QC laboratory and production-floor quality control.

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