The Candel FZE is a manufacturing company involved in the development, production, marketing and distribution of agrochemicals, specialised fertilisers, seeds and allied products in Nigeria. The company operates in the Lekki Free Zone, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, near the Dangote Refinery.
The company is recruiting an entry-level Analytical Chemist to support laboratory testing, quality assurance and production monitoring. The successful candidate will conduct raw material and product analyses, maintain laboratory equipment, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and prepare reports to support manufacturing operations.
Location: Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Follow established laboratory safety procedures and standards.
- Sample incoming raw materials and conduct laboratory tests to verify compliance with specifications before warehouse acceptance.
- Prepare and label reagents in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform physicochemical analyses of in-process and finished products and document results in quality assurance records.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, glassware and workbenches.
- Verify, calibrate and document laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Audit laboratory chemical and glassware stocks and submit reports to the QA Manager.
- Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
- Monitor quality, process and equipment performance by collecting, analysing and maintaining relevant data.
- Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports for the QA Manager.
- Ensure the proper use, issuance and replacement of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications and Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry from a recognised Nigerian university.
- Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to work.
- Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and apparatus.
- Good knowledge of Quality Assurance standards, including ISO, and regulatory requirements and specifications established by NAFDAC and SON.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
- Proficiency in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office, for report writing and documentation.
- Flexibility to work different shifts and adapt to changing work requirements.
Application Closing Date
17th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using Analytical Chemist (Entry Level) as the subject of the email.