Chemist at Golden Oil Industries Limited

Golden Oil Industries Limited was incorporated in Nigeria on 8th September, 1988, and has grown into a household name in Nigeria's edible oil's industry. The company's focus is to provide healthy oil as a cooking medium to its customers. The company is Nigeria's trusted name for supply of refined palm oil, palm kernel oil, olein, soybean Oil, stearin, soybean meal, soy lecithin, and palm kernel de-oiled cake. Our oils are used as healthy cooking medium. Soybean meal and palm kernel de-oiled cake are used in premier poultry / animal feed.

The company's products have been duly certified by the appropriate regulatory agencies Such as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Golden Oil has modern processing technology and plants, which can be compared to worldwide standards. The company has highly trained seasoned oil experts, who's commitment is to delivering healthy oil to Nigerian consumers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chemist

Location: Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive quality tests on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished vegetable oil products. This includes sensory evaluation, chemical analysis, and microbiological testing.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished products to ensure they meet established quality standards.
• Perform chemical analyses of wastewater samples using laboratory equipment and instruments, interpreting results to assess treatment efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, environmental authorities, and third-party laboratories for testing, and compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to permit conditions and regulatory deadlines.
• Adjust treatment processes and chemical dosages as necessary to optimize treatment performance and achieve compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Industrial Chemistry, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in quality control within the food industry, preferably in vegetable oil refining or a related sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate testing and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate quality-related information and insights.
• Proficiency in various quality testing methods, instruments, and laboratory equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address quality issues and implement effective solutions.
• Familiarity with quality management software and MS Office applications.

Application Closing Date
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