Senior Laboratory R&D Manager

Manager Laboratory and R&D

Company: Laugfs Lubricants Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Make sure to carry out all operations complying with ISO 17025 & OSHA standards.
• Initiate the new product development as per the requirement of the market.
• Develop an effective quality control procedure to ensure products blended as per the formulations meet Specification.
• Perform reviewing of test results/reports, authorize laboratory test reports.
• Carry out upgrading and re- engineering of existing product formulations to improve product quality and cost efficiency.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with local standards, whenever applicable.
• Provide offer-sales technical service to both industrial and retail markets
• Work with supply chain to identify alternative raw materials for cost effective formulas and higher quality standards.

Candidate Qualifications

• Must Possess B.Sc. Honours Degree in Chemistry from a reputed university
• Must have at least graduate qualifications in Analytical Chemistry or relevant qualification
• Min 5 years of experience in chemical laboratory, with 3 years of experience in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
• Experience in Tribology/petroleum industry will be an added advantage
• MBS qualification will be an added advantage
• Must have strong research and development experience in manufacturing industry

Senior Executive Laboratory

Key Responsibilities

• Testing of all finished products, intermediate products and new raw material samples as per the ASTM test methods.
• Maintain sufficient stocks of chemicals, consumables and other accessories require for all instruments.
• Make sure to carry out all operations complying with ISO 17025 & OSHA standards
• Develop an effective quality control procedure to ensure products blended as per the formulations meet Set specification.
• Perform reviewing of test results/reports, authorize laboratory test reports.
• Carry out works on new product development/introduction to meet requirement.
• Carry out upgrading and re- engineering of existing products.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with local standards, whenever applicable.
• Provide offer-sales technical service to both industrial and retail markets
• Develop cost-effective formulation without compromising performance & approvals.

Candidate Qualifications

• Must Possess B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry from a reputed university
• Min 3 years of excellence in chemical laboratory
• Working in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory will be a distinct advantage
• Post graduate qualifications in Industrial Analytical Chemistry will be an added advantage
• Experience in Tribology/petroleum industry will be an added advantage

Notes

• Priority given for candidates live in Gampaha district and close proximity to Malwatta EPP
• Preferred male candidates
• Willingness to work extra hours and weekends when necessary with business requirements
• Work under tight deadlines