Quality Control Assistant (Paint Manufacturing)

About the role

Glory Paints, a leading Kenyan paint manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support its QC department. You will help ensure that all paint products meet internal standards and industry specifications before they leave the factory.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine in‑process and finished‑product quality checks, including viscosity, pH, density, colour matching, gloss and hiding power.
• Inspect incoming raw materials such as resins, pigments, solvents and additives against approved specifications.
• Prepare QC test panels and conduct visual assessments against reference standards.
• Record laboratory data, QC logs, batch test reports and certificates of analysis accurately and promptly.
• Support calibration and maintenance of equipment like spectrophotometers, viscometers and grind gauges.
• Assist in updating QC documentation, work instructions and standard test methods.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment in line with health‑and‑safety regulations.
• Liaise with production teams to resolve quality‑related issues and support the QC Manager in monthly quality reporting and trend analysis.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a quality control or laboratory role, preferably within paint, coatings or chemicals.
• Familiarity with standard paint testing methods and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

Required skills

• Viscosity testing
• pH measurement
• Density measurement
• Colour matching
• Gloss measurement
• Hiding power testing
• Operation of spectrophotometers, viscometers and grind gauges
• Laboratory equipment calibration

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a reputable, ISO‑certified paint manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with a range of analytical instruments.
• Professional development within a leading Kenyan brand.