About this role
Job Posting
Analytical Chemist (Entry Level) — The Candel FZE
Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These include, but are not limited to:
- Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and standards in the laboratory.
- Sample incoming raw materials and perform laboratory tests on the materials to ensure it meets specification before receipt into warehouse.
- Prepare reagents in line with the SOP and ensure the reagents are well labelled.
- Carry out physico-chemical analysis on in-process and finished products in line with defined standard operating procedure and ensure results are well documented in the QA records.
- Ensure Laboratory equipment’s, glass wares and work bench are well maintained
- Verify/calibrate/document laboratory equipment and ensure optimal performance
- Ensure routine auditing of laboratory stock chemicals and glass ware and submit report to QA Manager
- Ensure the laboratory meets good laboratory practice(GLP) standards
- Track and Monitor performance levels in all operations on Quality, Process and Equipment through collation, analysis and storage of relevant data and dissemination to the QA manager
- Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports and submit to the QA manager
- Comply and enforce PPE usage, issuance and replacement
Requirements
- Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry graduate from any of the Nigerian Universities.
- Must have analytical skill and mind set
- Must be familiar with and able to handle basic laboratory equipment/apparatus
- Must have a good knowledge of Quality Assurance (ISO) and familiar with regulatory policies, standards/ specifications (NAFDAC, SON)
- Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and under pressure in order to release results on time
- Good PC skills and Knowledge of Microsoft packages essential for effective report writing.
- Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns.
Application Closing Date
17th November, 2026.