Chemist (Sucrlose)

Job Description

Title: Chemist (Sucrlose)

Company Name: Ahmed Amin Group

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Chemistry

B.Sc or M.Sc in Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or a related discipline.

• At least 3 years

• 1–5 years in formulation, QC, or R&D for sweeteners, food additives, pharmaceuticals, or cosmetics.
• Familiarity with analytical instruments: HPLC, GC‑MS, UV‑Vis, moisture analyzers, etc.
• Experience with heat-stable sweeteners (sucrose, sulfonamides-K) preferred.
• Strong understanding of physicochemical properties of sweeteners such as sucrose.
• Careful attention to detail, analytical skills, and result interpretation.
• Good documentation practices and data management.
• Proficiency in lab software, MS Office, and basic statistical tools.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, Codex Alimentarius, and ADI calculations.
• Understanding of heat-related chemical risks (e.g. formation of harmful byproducts)Prior experience with sucralose blends or high-intensity sweetener processes

• Formulate sucralose and sucralose blends (e.g., with acesulfame potassium) for various formats—powder, sachets, tablets, and liquid concentrates.

• Evaluate raw sweetener materials (e.g. sucralose, acesulfame-K) for purity, compatibility, solubility, and heat stability.

• Optimize formulation parameters for sensory properties, cost-efficiency, and performance under cooking/baking or storage.

• Scale lab formulations to pilot and full-scale production, ensuring consistency and targeted sweetness profiles.

• Conduct chemical and physical analyses of raw ingredients, intermediate batches, and finished products.

• Monitor product stability, shelf life, moisture content, and potential degradation—especially during heating.

• Maintain detailed lab records and documentation in compliance with GMP and local quality standards.

• Keep updated with relevant local and international standards: FDA, Codex, and potentially IFRA/EFSA, especially for blended sweeteners.

• Ensure lab safety, manage hazardous materials properly, and maintain clean operational environments.

• Be aware of environmental considerations, including the persistence of sucralose in water system.

• Assist in developing efficient production protocols—formulation steps, mixing methods, drying, packaging.

• Troubleshoot batch inconsistencies or equipment issues.

• Provide technical support during scale-up trials, maintain batch records, and monitor critical control points.

• Train production and QC staff on formulation, analysis, and safety protocols.

• Present results, reports, and recommendations to management.

• Festival Bonus: 2