Chemist - Raw Material & Quality Control at BGI Ethiopia

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Chemist - Raw Material & Quality Control

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Employer: BGI Ethiopia

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 4 weeks ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

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Job Summary

As a Chemist, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring that raw materials and in-process products, meet strict internal and regulatory quality standards. You’ll conduct physical and chemical tests across various raw materials. This position requires hands-on raw material testing experience, analytical rigor, and a keen eye for quality assurance across the production chain.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily physico-chemical testing of raw materials and intermediate byproducts) | Daily
• Monitor organoleptic properties of raw materials and processed products, identifying deviations early | Daily/Ongoing
• Prepare and calibrate laboratory equipment and ensure proper use of GLP and PPE standards | Daily
• Manage stock usage and registration of reagents and chemicals | Daily
• Investigate product recalls and customer complaints through laboratory analysis | Occasional
• Flag abnormal test results and collaborate with production teams to take corrective actions | Daily
• Engage in shift-based duties, support reagent preparation, and collaborate with lab colleagues | Rotational
• Support continuous learning and adopt evolving technologies and practices in lab processes | Ongoing
• Uphold safety standards and complete any additional duties assigned by supervisors | Daily

Job Requirements

• Strong background in raw material analysis is essential, including sourcing consistency, sensory detection, and quality verification at intake.
• Familiarity with GLP, quality control protocols, and use of laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, shift-based production environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in applied chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in the food, beverage, or FMCG industry, Experience in malt processing or quality control is a plus.

Language

• English

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