Qc Chemist

Key Responsibilities:-

Raw Material Quality Control

• Inspect and test incoming tea leaves, herbs, spices (if applicable), flavors, and other raw materials.
• Verify quality parameters as per approved specifications.
• Approve or reject raw materials based on test results.

In-Process Quality Control

• Monitor quality during blending, processing, and packaging operations.
• Conduct routine quality checks to ensure consistency in the manufacturing process.
• Report deviations immediately and recommend corrective actions.

Finished Product Testing

• Perform physical, chemical, and sensory evaluation of finished tea products.
• Verify compliance with internal quality standards and customer specifications.
• Release finished products only after successful quality verification.

Laboratory Testing

• Perform routine laboratory analysis, including:

• Moisture analysis

• Bulk density

• Sieve analysis (particle size)

• Color and appearance evaluation

• Organoleptic (taste, aroma, liquor, and infusion) evaluation

• Foreign matter inspection

• Maintain calibration records of laboratory instruments.

Documentation

• Maintain laboratory registers and quality reports.
• Prepare Certificates of Analysis (COA), inspection reports, and batch quality records.
• Ensure documentation complies with GMP, HACCP, FSSAI, ISO 22000, and company procedures.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Identify quality issues and non-conforming materials.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, and QA departments for issue resolution.

Hygiene & Food Safety

• Ensure laboratory cleanliness and adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Support GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality management system implementation.
• Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Continuous Improvement

• Suggest improvements in testing methods and laboratory efficiency.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and process optimization initiatives.