JOB OVERVIEW
- Company: Chora Gas and Chemical Products Factory (CGCPF)
- Position: Junior Chemist
- Job Type: Not Specified
- Experience: 0–1 Year (Depending on Qualification)
- Educational Qualification: MSc/BSc in Chemistry
- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Application Deadline: November 12, 2026
Chora Gas and Chemical Products Factory (CGCPF) invites qualified and interested applicants to apply for the position of Junior Chemist in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The factory later became a government-owned enterprise under the National Chemical Corporation. Following the dissolution of the corporation in 1985 E.C., it gained full operational autonomy under the Public Enterprise Service Authority (PESA).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational Qualification
– MSc or BSc degree in Chemistry.
Work Experience
- MSc holders: No prior work experience is required.
- BSc holders: At least 1 year of experience as a Quality Assurance or Quality Control Chemist in the manufacturing industry.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate the following skills and abilities:
- Basic understanding of chemistry principles.
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety and quality procedures.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Junior Chemist will perform routine quality control tests and assist senior laboratory personnel in daily laboratory operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting quality control processes by conducting basic laboratory tests accurately and following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Operating and reading basic laboratory instruments under supervision.
- Assisting in the preparation of chemical reagents and solutions.
- Accurately documenting laboratory test results and maintaining reliable quality records.
- Reporting unusual observations, equipment problems, and deviations to senior chemists.
- Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of laboratory workstations and equipment.
- Assisting with sample collection, labeling, and storage.
- Following laboratory safety rules and chemical handling procedures.
- Washing and maintaining laboratory glassware and apparatus.
- Assisting with the management and recording of laboratory supplies.
- Learning and applying Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles.
- Following quality procedures established under the ISO 9001:2015 system.
- Supporting senior chemists with laboratory testing and project activities.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Interested applicants should prepare and submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of educational credentials.
- Relevant work experience certificates, if applicable.
- Cover letter indicating the position applied for.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants who meet the stated requirements can submit their applications through Ethiojobs or in person at the company’s office in Addis Ababa.
Applicants may submit their updated CV and educational credentials at the following office:
- Location: Mexico, near the African Union.
- Building: Addis Ababa Revenue Bureau Building (Amaga Building).
- Floor: 5th Floor.
- Office Number: 512.
Important: Applicants should clearly write “Junior Chemist” in the subject line of their cover letter.
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