We are looking for BSc Chemistry Fresh Graduates for the role of Trainee – Testers in a Cement Plant based in Sharjah, UAE. This role samples and tests raw materials and products while on shift, and performs gauging duties on cement products during day shifts, providing chemical analysis to enable process changes that achieve quality targets. 3 vacancies available.
About the Role – Quality Testing in Cement Manufacturing
Role Purpose: Sample and test raw materials and products while on shift; perform gauging duties on cements during day shift
Reporting Structure: Reports to Shift Chemist (on shift) and Chief Chemist (during day gauging duties)
Industry: Cement, concrete, and readymix manufacturing
Testing Standards: British and American Standard tests on mill products
Vacancies: 3 positions open for BSc Chemistry graduates, any nationality
Career Growth & Quality Control Impact
Strategic Location: Sharjah/Dubai – a major hub for UAE’s cement and construction materials industry
Hands-On Entry Point: A practical, structured entry point into industrial quality control careers
Skill Development: Gain hands-on chemical analysis and physical testing experience
Career Growth: Build a foundation for progression into Shift Chemist or Chief Chemist roles
Position Overview
This Trainee – Tester role samples and tests raw materials and products while on shift, and performs all gauging duties on cements during day shift. As Shift Tester, you will collect raw mill, kiln, and cement mill products, perform control tests, and report results to millers, burners, and the shift chemist. As Gauger, you will perform British and American Standard tests on mill products, maintain test records, and notify the Chief Chemist of any abnormal results, following IMS procedures throughout.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Trainee Tester, you gain hands-on quality control experience essential for a career in industrial chemistry and manufacturing, apply chemical analysis and physical testing skills that directly influence cement production quality, learn to operate and monitor automatic Quality Control Systems in a real industrial setting, build a foundation working alongside Shift Chemists and Chief Chemists in a structured, well-defined role, and open the door to career progression within the UAE’s cement and construction materials industry.
Key Responsibilities
Shift Tester Duties
- Collect raw mill, kiln, and cement mill products on a routine basis
- Perform control tests on samples and report results to millers, burners, and shift chemist
- Prepare a shift report of all tests conducted
- Monitor automatic Quality Control Systems and make manual adjustments to maintain raw mill quality targets
Gauger Duties
- Perform all British and American Standard tests on mill products and dispatch samples
- Maintain a record of all test results
- Notify the Chief Chemist of any abnormal results
Process & Quality Adherence
- Follow and execute procedures with respect to IMS within the department
- Provide material quality information to the shift supervisor
- Follow a set routine of duties while staying alert to any deviation from quality targets
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Experience Requirements
- 0-5 years of experience; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
Candidate Profile
- Open to any nationality
- Strong foundation in chemistry principles and laboratory testing
- Alertness and attention to detail to identify deviations from quality targets
- Ability to follow set routines and established testing procedures
About This Cement Industry Opportunity
This Trainee Tester role sits within a cement manufacturing plant in Sharjah, UAE, operating within the concrete, readymix, and cement industry. The position offers fresh BSc Chemistry graduates a structured entry point into quality testing, chemical analysis, and industrial process control, with clear reporting lines to Shift and Chief Chemists supporting career development.
Career Excellence: Launch a quality control career in the UAE’s cement industry with hands-on chemical testing experience and clear growth pathways.
Who Should Apply?
- BSc Chemistry Fresh Graduates: Looking for their first role in industrial quality control
- Entry-Level Chemists: With 0-5 years of experience seeking hands-on laboratory testing work
- Aspiring Shift/Chief Chemists: Wanting to build a long-term career in cement manufacturing
- QA/QC Enthusiasts: Interested in raw material and product quality testing
- Detail-Oriented Science Graduates: Comfortable working shift schedules in an industrial environment
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