QIMA

Quality control, auditing, testing, and compliance

Chemical Laboratory Leader

Physical SciencesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDongguan, Guangdong Province, ChinaCN¥18k /moIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree or above in a Chemistry-related subject, such as Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
In-depth knowledge of ISO 17025 and accreditation requirements.
In-depth knowledge of toy, consumer product, or food-contact article safety standards and requirements in various countries.
In-depth knowledge of measurement uncertainty estimation and application.
In-depth knowledge of method validation or verification.
Troubleshooting, supervision, and leadership skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Four to five years of work experience in a testing laboratory and ability to manage test instruments such as AAS, GC/MS, LC/MS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and UV-VIS.
One to two years of management or supervisory experience.
Experience reviewing test results and reports, validating methods, and estimating measurement uncertainty.
Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese.
Analytical and logical thinking.
Strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

Operate the management system under ISO 17025.
Oversee the testing laboratory's operations workflow and processes.
Lead the team in performing tests according to appropriate test requirements and terminology.
Develop new chemical tests, including specifying test machines and materials, establishing and validating test methods, and creating related SOPs, WIs, datasheets, and measurement uncertainty models.
Lead the team to meet deadlines and sustain service delivery.
Review current chemical SOPs, WIs, and datasheets.
Review chemical test results and reports.
Perform failure analysis and improve current laboratory operating processes.
Purchase reference standards, such as calibration lenses and reference solutions.
Deliver training to chemical testing teams and other departments.

Desired Qualifications

Approval signatory is preferred.

Job Description

Operate the management system under ISO 17025;
Oversee the operations workflow and processes of the testing laboratory;
Lead the team to perform tests under appropriate test requirement(s) and terminology;
Perform new chemical test development: test machine/material specification, establish test method and validation, create associated SOP(s), WI(s), datasheet(s), and measurement uncertainty model;
Lead the team to meet deadline so as to sustain the service delivery;
Review current chemical SOPs, WIs and datasheets;
Review chemical test result and report;
Failure analysis; improve the current laboratory operation process;
Purchasing reference standards, such as, calibration lens, reference solution, etc.;
Deliver training to both chemical testing teams/other departments.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Degree or above in Chemistry related subject, e.g. Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

QUALIFICATION

Approval signatory is preferred

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

In-depth knowledge of ISO 17025 and accreditations requirement;
In-depth knowledge of toy, consumer products, or food contact article safety standards/requirements in various countries.
In-depth knowledge of measurement uncertainty estimation and application
In-depth knowledge of method validation or verification

SIKLLS

Good trouble shooting and supervision, leadership skills;
Good communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills;
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

EXPERIENCE

4-5 years working experience in a testing laboratory and able to manage the test instrument, e.g., AAS, GC/MS, LC/MS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and UV-VIS, with 1-2 years management / supervisory experience.
Experience shall also include test result and report review, method validation and measurement uncertainty estimation

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese.

OTHERS

Analytical mind and logical thinking;
Strong technical knowledge.

Additional Information

Monthly Numerical Salary Max: 18000
Monthly Numerical Salary Min: 18000

About the Company

QIMA

Quality control, auditing, testing, and compliance

QIMA provides quality control and compliance services to brands, retailers, and importers. It offers inspection, auditing, and testing to ensure product safety, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing facilities worldwide. The services translate into real-time supply chain intelligence that helps clients monitor and improve quality and ESG-related outcomes, with fees-based revenue supported by accreditation from regulatory bodies and international standards. Unlike firms that offer only one aspect of QA, QIMA combines multiple assurance activities with a trusted, accredited framework and simple, client-focused service to give end-to-end visibility and control over supplier performance. The company’s goal is to help clients produce trustworthy products while prioritizing client satisfaction, integrity, and simplicity in operations.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Hong Kong
Founded: 2005

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