Production Chemist (Essential Oils & Personal Care Products)

Role Overview

Agricare Std Plus Ltd seeks a hands-on Production Chemist to support the formulation, processing, and quality control of product lines including soaps, body wash, diffusers, essential oils, and aromatic plant distillates such as lemongrass and other botanicals.

You will work directly within the farm settlement and processing facility, supporting end-to-end production from raw material processing and distillation to finished product formulation. This role requires a practical, production-oriented chemist with strong interest in agro-processing, natural products, and industrial-scale manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Processing

• Support the distillation of lemongrass and other aromatic plants for essential oil extraction
• Assist in the formulation and production of soaps, body wash, diffusers, and related products
• Monitor production processes to ensure consistency, yield optimization, and minimal waste
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and processing of raw materials and finished products

Quality Control & Compliance

• Conduct basic quality checks on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines
• Maintain accurate production and batch records
• Support product improvement initiatives and formulation adjustments

Equipment & Facility Support

• Support routine cleaning, calibration, and basic maintenance of production and distillation equipment
• Report equipment faults or process deviations promptly
• Work closely with farm and operations teams to align production schedules with raw material availability

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain production logs, batch records, and inventory usage reports
• Provide regular updates to the Production Lead / Operations Manager