PROCESS CHEMIST AT BERGER PAINTS NIGERIA PLC | CHEMIST JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Berger Paints Nigeria Plc - The company has a reputation for being the first in setting standards in the paint industry in Nigeria, evidenced by its scorecard as presented. It has pioneered a wide range of speciality products that are much sought after in this dynamic and ever-changing market. Berger Paints Nigeria PLC is also the first company to unveil an ultramodern fully automated factory with a daily capacity of 10,000,000 litres of paint production.

Operating in 5 business segments Decorative/Architectural finishes, Industrial coatings, Marine & Protection coatings, Automotive/Vehicle refinishes, Wood Finishing and Preservers, with a manufacturing plant and main distribution centre in Lagos, over 25 depots/business partners’ outlets, Colour World centres and a countrywide distribution network of dealers in strategic locations spread throughout the country, the most notable contribution to our success has been the Company’s on-going commitment to the development and manufacture of paints and allied coatings which are technologically correct, environmentally friendly and formulated to withstand harsh tropical conditions.

In 2012, Berger Paints Nigeria Plc. entered into a partnership arrangement with the biggest heavy-duty coating manufacturing company in South Korea, KCC Corporation to jointly serve the Nigerian paint and coating market. This partnership affords our customers the quality and durability that marine and protective market have found synonymous with the KCC marine and heavy-duty brands.

We are also the preferred company of choice when it comes to major corporate and government supply and application projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• Ensure proper procedures are followed in carrying quality checks on finished goods.
• Check the quality of raw materials, decode batch sheets and supervise weighing of raw materials before production.
• Monitor production process of both solvent-based and water-based factories, ensuring strict adherence to all process control routines in the manufacture of paint products.
• Ensure that tanks, mobile pans and stirrers used for manufacturing are properly cleaned before use.
• Ensure that the raw materials are added in sequence with strict compliance with manufacturing instructions, and appropriate filling weight for products is adhered to.
• Prepare a technical report on the stability test of resins and colourants.
• Ensures products released meet customers’ requirements.
• Checks quality status for products returned from business partners/customers.
• Supervises the evaluation of new raw materials for preliminary checks.
• Visits customer sites to resolve complaints and teaches product knowledge.
• Conducts comprehensive raw material checks.
• Investigates product non-conformity and resolves issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field from a reputable and accredited university.
• Masters is an added advantage.
• Experience: 1-  3 years of proven experience in the paint industry or as a researcher.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Proven knowledge of standard operating procedures in a chemistry laboratory
• Good understanding of procedures, quality standards and various product specifications
• Proven knowledge of various testing methods to confirm and measure different types of products and materials for quality purposes
• Good knowledge of quality assurance /control measures
• Good understanding of safety procedures in the Laboratory
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 27th February, 2026

Application Instructions:

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