Chemist

Position: Chemist / Food Testing Chemist
Company: Jagdamba Laboratories (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Bagru Industrial Area, Dahmi Kallan, Jaipur
Experience: Freshers/any experience were accepted in the referenced posting
Shift: Day shift
Reported salary: ₹8,000–₹12,000/month

Main work

• Receive, identify, label and properly store food samples.
• Prepare food samples for laboratory analysis.
• Perform chemical testing of food samples according to applicable FSSAI, IS and ISO methods.
• Carry out routine laboratory calculations and record observations/results.
• Operate laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain proper worksheets, registers and test records.
• Follow NABL / ISO 17025 laboratory procedures.
• Perform basic quality-control checks.
• Help with instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Follow laboratory safety, hygiene and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Assist senior chemists in method validation and other testing activities.
• Prepare/assist with test reports after completing analysis.

The posting specifically mentions chemical analysis, sample preparation, instrument calibration, documentation, QC procedures and assistance with method validation. Apna

What food tests can you expect?

Jagdamba's food-testing scope includes areas such as cereals, pulses, bakery products, fruits and vegetables, milk/dairy products, nuts, honey, beverages and processed foods. APEDA+1

Depending on the section you join, a fresher may learn tests such as:

• Moisture
• Ash
• Protein
• Fat
• Fibre
• Acidity
• pH
• Titration-based tests
• Total solids
• Salt/chloride
• Sugar-related parameters
• Adulteration-related testing
• Basic chemical and physical analysis

Qualification

For the chemist position, the advertised requirement was B.Sc./M.Sc. Chemistry or a related field, with basic knowledge of food testing and laboratory practices. Familiarity with NABL/ISO 17025 was preferred.

Pay: ₹9,770.77 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person