Junior Chemist

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When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. 

Job Title: Junior Chemist
Department: Central Laboratory - Proximate Analysis
Location: ALS Testing Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Reports To: Manager

Job Purpose

To perform sample preparation, analysis, calculations, result verification, and documentation for proximate and nutritional parameters in food, feed, and related matrices, ensuring compliance with ALS quality systems, ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sample receipt, preparation, homogenization, and analysis as per approved test methods and SOPs.
• Conduct testing for proximate parameters including Moisture, Ash, Protein, Fat, Crude Fibre, Dietary Fibre, Carbohydrates (by calculation), Energy, Salt, and related nutritional analyses.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as Moisture Analyzers, Ovens, Muffle Furnaces, Kjeldahl Systems, Dumas Protein Analyzers, Soxhlet/Fat Extraction Systems, Fiber Analyzers, Balances, and other laboratory instruments.
• Carry out routine calibration, performance verification, and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Review analytical data, quality control results, and calculations to ensure compliance with method acceptance criteria.
• Maintain accurate records of sample preparation, test results, calculations, worksheets, and laboratory documentation.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality requirements, ISO/IEC 17025 standards, and ALS procedures.
• Meet assigned sample throughput and turnaround time (TAT) requirements.
• Participate in method validation, verification, proficiency testing, and internal quality control programs.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping, chemical inventory, reference materials, and consumables.
• Follow all laboratory safety, health, environmental, and compliance requirements.

Education & Qualification

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Agriculture, or related scientific discipline.

Experience

• 0-1 years of experience in a NABL/ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory.
• Freshers with relevant academic projects, internship experience, or laboratory exposure in food and nutritional analysis may also be considered.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request. 

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.