Assistant Manager Lab

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager Lab/QC & R&D will lead laboratory operations, ensure quality control of masterbatch production, and drive R&D initiatives. The role includes supervising daily testing, approving batches, improving formulations, ensuring instrument accuracy, coordinating customer colour approvals, and preparing QC/R&D reports to support production and management decisions.

Job Description:

• Lead daily Lab & QC operations, ensuring accurate testing (MFI, dispersion, colour measurement, melt index, moisture).
• Approve production batches and monitor product quality against standards.
• Conduct R&D and formulation trials for colors, additives, and fillers.
• Maintain and calibrate lab instruments and ensure compliance with QA standards.
• Train lab staff on testing procedures, safety, and quality protocols.
• Coordinate customer shade/colour approvals and address technical queries.
• Prepare monthly QC & R&D reports for management.
• Report quality deviations and collaborate with Production for corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E. Polymer Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in plastic masterbatch/polymer QC and R&D.
• Strong hands-on exposure to lab testing (MFI, dispersion, colour, moisture), batch approval, and formulation trials.
• Skilled in instrument calibration, QC documentation, customer shade approvals, and coordinating with production for quality improvements.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Lab testing: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Lahore (Required)

Work Location: In person