Lab Incharge

Company Overview
Blaser Swisslube develops, produces and sells high-quality metalworking fluids. Working with Blaser, customers all over the world successfully produce a range of parts – tiny parts for the watch-making industry, demanding parts in the medical industry, huge structural elements for the aircraft industry and mass produced critical automotive parts. The independent and family-owned Swiss company was founded in 1936 and has since grown from a small business into a global player leading in technology. Since the foundation of the company, the requirements of the market and the products'best possible compatibility with people and the environment have always driven Blaser Swisslube. With subsidiaries and general agencies in more than 60 countries, Blaser Swisslube is indeed globally local.
Website
http://www.blaser.com
Industry
Chemicals
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1936
Specialties
Metalworking fluids, Neat oils, Grinding fluids, Laboratory services, Consulting and training, and Liquid Tool solutions

Objective / purpose of the function
 Setup, manage and run the lab for Blaser India.
 To provide value added services to customers through analysis of samples in regular monitoring and complaint handling.
 Provide trainings to Sales & CS colleagues, Business Partners & Customers.
 To contribute in better retention management and recovery management.
Tasks, responsibilities, competences
 Overall responsibility of managing the lab.
 Testing of samples (water, emulsions, fluids, concentrate, residues, oils etc) accurately with due diligence.
 Handling customer complaints & samples.
 Managing the sample analysis process (from sampling to the final report).
 Follow lab protocol and SOP for testing samples.
 Release lab reports with comments and recommendations.
 Clean, Calibrate and maintain lab equipments.
 Document test results and lab reports in LIMS Data base.
 Report periodically about lab activities (including sample statistics)
 Ensure global quality level for all lab activities.
 Method development for local lab tests.
 Support sales and CS based on the experience gained by lab testing
 Run customer specific projects and write project reports
 Provide support in the field – when needed including customer visits
 Maintain Inventory and order laboratory supplies
 Dispose waste in accordance with local regulations
 Ensure local statutory compliances and maintain records.
 Practical lab training for defined participants.
Indicators for the appraisal of achievements
 Speed & Quality level of analytical tests – comparative sample testing in India and Switzerland
 Efficient lab sample and complaint handling – within defined range until first response to customer/sales
 Maintenance of lab equipment and installation
 Inspiring practical lab training sessions in English – feedback from participants
 All Compliances

Requirements
– Previous chemical or analytical lab experience (8~10 years)
– Experience in running and managing chemical lab and instruments.
– Education in Chemistry along with practical lab sessions. MSc Chemistry, BE/B Tech in chemical engineering.
– Working in a LIMS (Laboratory information management system) environment would be an advantage.
– Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English.
– Must have: experience of concentration measurement, Titration methods, pH conductivity meter.
– Good to have:
a. Exposure to analytical measurements and instrumentation e.g. - Ion chromatography, X-ray, Infra-red, HPLC, HPTLC, GC-MS, LCMS.
b. Microbiological analysis and interpretation. TBC/Plater methods.
c. DLS

Lab Chemist
Organisational integration
Department Customer Service
Superior technical position Head of customer service India and Co ordinates with Global lab team
Superior disciplinary position Head of customer service India
The job holder is deputized by --
The job holder deputizes for --
Directly subordinate employees ☐ Yes ☒ No
Management ☐ Yes ☒ No
Function level 1