Job Title: Chemist
Location ; Green Valley Beverages India Pvt, Ltd. Kadayiruppu, Aikaranad North, Kerala 682311
Job Summary
The Chemist will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality of raw water, treated water, and finished packaged drinking water. The role involves conducting chemical and microbiological-related quality checks, maintaining laboratory records, ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards, and supporting the production team in maintaining consistent water quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and test raw water, treated water, and finished product samples at specified intervals.
- Conduct routine chemical and physical analysis of water, including pH, TDS, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, turbidity, etc.
- Monitor water treatment processes such as filtration, RO, UV, ozonation, and disinfection.
- Check and maintain appropriate levels of chlorine/ozone and other treatment parameters as applicable.
- Ensure that water quality meets the required BIS/FSSAI and internal quality specifications.
- Maintain proper laboratory records, test reports, sample registers, and calibration records.
- Identify deviations in test results and immediately report them to the Quality/Plant Manager.
- Assist in investigating the root cause of quality deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals and laboratory reagents.
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment as per schedule.
- Ensure proper sampling procedures and prevent sample contamination.
- Monitor the hygiene and sanitation standards of the plant and laboratory.
- Coordinate with production and maintenance teams regarding water-quality-related issues.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
- Ensure compliance with applicable BIS standards, FSSAI requirements, environmental regulations, and company SOPs.
- Support internal, customer, and regulatory quality audits and inspections.
- Maintain proper documentation of non-conformities, corrective actions, and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Follow all laboratory safety procedures and ensure safe handling of chemicals.
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc. Chemistry / M.Sc. Chemistry preferred.
- Candidates with qualifications in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related disciplines may also be considered depending on the plant's requirements.
Experience
- 1–3 years of experience required.
- Experience in a water treatment plant, packaged drinking water plant, food/beverage industry, or quality-control laboratory preferred.
Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
