Quality Assurance Chemist

About the role

Rio Clays Private Limited is seeking a Quality Assurance Chemist to join its QA/QC team in Bhuj, Gujarat. The role involves ensuring the quality and consistency of raw materials, in‑process samples and finished mineral products through rigorous chemical and physical testing, monitoring and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct physical and chemical analysis of raw materials, in‑process samples and finished products according to approved specifications and SOPs.
• Perform accurate sampling, testing and recording of results; identify and communicate any deviations.
• Inspect and test incoming raw materials such as kaolin, ball clay, feldspar and other minerals.
• Monitor quality parameters at various manufacturing stages and coordinate with production to control variations.
• Test finished products against specifications, prepare Certificates of Analysis and release or reject batches as required.
• Operate, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and instruments; ensure proper housekeeping and safety standards.
• Maintain laboratory registers, test reports, inspection records and batch‑wise quality data.
• Identify non‑conformities, assist in root‑cause analysis and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Required profile

• 2–4 years of experience in quality assurance/quality control within minerals, ceramics, chemicals, clay, kaolin, feldspar or similar process‑manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience with chemical analysis and laboratory testing.
• Familiarity with SOPs, sampling procedures and documentation standards.
• Ability to work closely with production teams and communicate quality issues effectively.

Required skills

• Chemical analysis
• Physical testing
• Laboratory instrumentation operation
• Equipment calibration and verification
• Sample handling and traceability
• Documentation and reporting (test reports, COA)

What we offer

• Competitive salary (₹3‑5 LPA)
• Full‑time permanent position
• Opportunity to work in a leading mineral processing company
• Professional growth in a technical laboratory environment