Chemist

Overview

Job Purpose: Chemist/NIR Technician is responsible for performing NIR analysis as prescribed in the Work Instruction Manual. He/she is responsible to monitor trend of analysis and report any deviation to the Laboratory Supervisor.

• Analyze in the NIR machine samples of raw materials and finished products from Bulacan plant and Toll milling plants.
• Release NIR results of raw materials to QA Raw Material/Finished Good Inspector as part of the acceptance criteria.
• Issue a Non-conformity report for non-conforming raw materials to purchasing, followed by a RM disposition slip.
• Send a Non-conformity report and Request for corrective action (RFCA) for non-conforming finished product to Mill Supervisor whether rejected or held for further evaluation.
• Issue finished product disposition.
• Prepare samples of finished goods and raw materials both macro and micro according to the monthly quality control plan and/or other special samples for sending to Upscience Vietnam or local external laboratory.
• Prepare required documents and facilitate the sending of samples to Upscience Vietnam or local external laboratory including samples for BAI registration.
• Prepare sample for monthly NIR follow-up calibration performance.
• Monitor monthly control chart. Any deviation will be reported to Quality Head.
• Perform mycotoxin and brix determination.
• Schedule water sampling and testing based on HACCP requirements.
• Receive raw material and finished product samples and assign laboratory code in RM data base.
• Facilitate NAV transactions (movement of Finished goods from Mill to FG Warehouse, purchase request creation, reclassification from FG to RM).
• Create and coordinate with purchasing for all purchase requests created.
• Conduct monthly inventory of laboratory consumables and schedule annual calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Analyze water activity of fish feeds and other livestock feeds using a water activity meter and record results.
• Perform PDI test of all pellet samples submitted by the QC inspector and record results.
• Perform granulation test of all mash and crumble products submitted by the QC inspector and record results.
• Monitor and change retention samples every week inside the laboratory.
• Maintain the working condition of the NIR machine and report any malfunction of the software and hardware to the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Monitor and investigate customer complaints.
• Submit weekly summary of the number of samples analyzed in the NIR in daily operation.
• Maintain records of maintenance activity conducted on the machine. Record the details in the Instrument Log sheet.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory area.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• The job requires to work in morning shift, overtime and weekend if necessary.

Educational Qualifications:

• Graduate of B.S Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or any applied Science Course
• Must be a Licensed Chemist/Licensed Chemical Technician
• Experience in laboratory operation is an advantage but fresh graduate may qualify
• Above average competence in Microsoft Office applications

Experience: no prior experience in animal industry required but is an advantage

• Can work with minimum supervision
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Willing to work shifting schedule (two shift and overtime)
• With good moral character
• Flexible
• Honest

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility needed to meet the demands of work and life

About ADM: At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.

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