Production Chemist at CREM Consulting

CREM is a world-class organization with clinical focus on: Research & Development, Learning & Development, Consulting, Entrepreneurship Solutions, Outsourcing and Recruitment. We deliver these services in Nigeria and across West Africa, and equip Organizations' Human Resources with skills, competencies, and performance-improving capacities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Chemist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• A Production Chemist in Nigeria oversees and executes chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and compliant with quality standards.
• This role involves developing and implementing chemical processes, troubleshooting production issues, conducting quality control tests, and collaborating with engineering and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Management: Designing and implementing chemical processes for efficient and high-quality production.
• Quality Control: Conducting tests and analyses to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving production issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing solutions.
• Collaboration: Working with engineering and production teams to enhance manufacturing procedures and improve efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate and auditable records of production, testing, and equipment calibration.
• Safety: Ensuring the safe handling and use of chemicals, adherence to safety regulations, and proper waste disposal.
• Inventory Management: Maintaining sufficient stock of chemicals and supplies for laboratory operations.
• Training: May train junior chemists on test procedures and best practices.
• Reporting: Documenting test results and progress to supervisors.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggesting and implementing improvements to test procedures, quality, and efficiency.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Relevant experience in production chemistry, particularly in the specific industry (e.g., oilfield, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics).
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of chemical processes, quality control procedures, and relevant laboratory techniques.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, solve problems, and troubleshoot production issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members.

Industry Specifics:

• Oilfield: May involve managing and optimizing chemical applications for oil and gas production, including scale and corrosion inhibition, emulsion breaking, and water treatment.
• Pharmaceuticals/FMCG: May focus on formulation development, quality control, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Cosmetics: May involve formulation development, quality control, and ensuring compliance with cosmetic regulation.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: werecruit@cremnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.