Quality Control Assistant Job at Berger Paints Nigeria Plc

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Quality Control Assistant
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates bulk raw and packaging materials, conducts stability studies, and performs root cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Tests incoming raw and packaging materials (resins, pigments, solvents, extenders, additives, etc.) following standard sampling procedures.
• Performs physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses to verify purity, composition, key physical properties, and compliance with internal and regulatory specifications.
• Compares results with QA standards, supplier COAs, and relevant regulations to determine material acceptance, quarantine, or rejection.
• Maintains accurate quality reports, test records, and full traceability documentation.
• Communicates non-conformities to Procurement and suppliers and supports production by investigating raw-material-related issues and recommending adjustments.
• Conducts raw material stability tests and ensures materials are stored and used within their shelf life.
• Ensures regulatory and safety compliance, including maintaining SDS and verifying hazardous substances.
• Supports continuous improvement by evaluating alternative suppliers, qualifying new materials with R&D, and updating material specifications.
• Timely documentation, sign-offs, and transfer of records to the Technical Department, and uploads data to the shared drive

Training and Knowledge Requirements

• ISO 9001: 2015 Certification,
• Good Manufacturing Practice
• Good Laboratory Practice
• Root cause Analysis,
• Product traceability.
• 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
• Basic knowledge of quality assurance /control measures
• Good understanding of safety procedures in the Laboratory
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools

Years of Experience:

• 5 years of experience.