Warehouse Chemist

Job description

The Warehouse Chemist ensures safe, compliant, and efficient management of chemicals and dangerous goods within warehouse operations. Oversees receipt, inspection, classification, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials while adhering to local and international regulations. Provides technical expertise to support warehouse activities, minimize risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote best practices. Supports safety audits, emergency response activities, and continuous improvement initiatives in hazardous material management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science, Chemical Technology, or related scientific discipline
• minimum of four years experience in chemical warehouse operations, hazardous materials management, laboratory, or industrial chemical environments
• strong knowledge of chemical properties, hazard classification, compatibility, and hazardous material handling practices
• familiarity with regulations such as GHS, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), IMDG Code, ADR, and local requirements
• proficiency in interpreting and applying Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and implementing safe storage and segregation practices
• experience conducting chemical risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• good understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management systems, hazardous waste management, and environmental compliance
• strong communication, analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse management systems.

Skills