: Lab AssociateMinimum Educational Qualifications-B Sc. (Chemistry, Physics)Maximum Educational Qualifications-M Sc. (Analytical/Organic )Training-InhouseBrief Job Description: The Incoming raw material testing involves carrying out oftests of incoming raw material used for preparation of rubber compound & semifinished goods as per laid down inhouse /international methods, standards, and specifications.Personal Attributes: This job requires the individual to work independently andwith integrity. He should be a quick learner and must have good technical andinterpersonal skills. He must be able to interpret findings in a cohesive manner.TechnicalKnowledge:of basic chemistry and simple chemical calculationKnowledge on different standard reference materialRole of different raw materials in rubber compounding, processing/product manufacturing and performanceUnderstanding of role of the Rheometry and Mooney viscometry,Densometer, Dispergrader, Tensile Tester, Hardness Tester, ReboundResilience Tester in rubber technology & product manufacturingTesting equipments and related test methods and purpose of testsCalibration requirements for test equipmentProcedures for storing samplesSpecifications of raw materials tested and its importance in the release systemNational/International standard test methods for different raw materialsPreparation of standard chemical reagents for testingStandard method of drawing samples and preparing them for testingHow to assess whether a sample is suitable for testingMethods/techniques used for labeling samplesProcedure (SOP) to be followed in case the sample is unfit for testingThe methods that can be used for controlling test variablesImplications (impact on internal/external customers) of defective products,materials or components.The Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all the materials used for theexperiments that one is conducting.Procedures for storing and retention period for samplesFactors that adversely affect integrity of the sampleStatistical analysis of test dataHow to obtain and interpret records, charts, specifications, equipmentmanuals, history/technical support reports and other documentsMethods and techniques involved in evaluating informationUse of Computer/application softwareUnits of measurementResponse to emergencies e.g. Power failures, fire and system failures andmanual intervention to avoid disaster.