Quality Control Associate/Chemist

About Company At Uravu Labs, we are dedicated to making human life more sustainable and communities more resilient. We believe in the need for breakthrough technologies in the water industry to create a sustainable future for everyone. Our patent-pending and award-winning 100% renewable water technology uses atmospheric moisture and renewable energy to produce high-quality drinking water.

Scalable to large quantities, our solution serves industries and communities in a decentralized and carbon-neutral way. We deliver impactful outcomes for water initiatives and aim to completely rethink how we experience water. How We Started Founded in 2019, Uravu Labs was born out of a shared vision to address water scarcity issues, particularly inspired by the founders' own experiences on the NIT Calicut campus during their studies.

Driven by a passion for innovation and sustainability, Uravu Labs embarked on a mission to develop cutting-edge solutions that could extract water from the air using renewable energy sources. The company's journey began with the realization that existing methods were not entirely sustainable due to their heavy reliance on electricity and the use of refrigerants with high global warming potential. Determined to make a difference, the founders set out to create a solution that would be truly renewable and sustainable, resulting in groundbreaking technology that harnesses renewable energy to produce clean water from the air.

About the Role: We are looking for a Quality Control Associate / Chemist to support our laboratory operations, product development, and quality testing. The role involves performing wet chemistry experiments, maintaining lab documentation, and assisting in new product development and audits. Key Responsibilities: Perform wet chemistry experiments including titrations, pH measurements, and gravimetric analysis.

Prepare reagents, standards, and samples as per SOPs. Maintain proper lab documentation including experiment logs, result sheets, and test reports. Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all safety protocols in the laboratory.

Assist in method development, validation, and research projects. Support new product development activities. Coordinate with external labs and vendors for lab equipment and consumables.

Assist in internal and external quality audits. Maintain laboratory inventory and equipment calibration records. Use MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data entry, report preparation, and presentations.

Qualifications & Skills: M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic / Inorganic / Analytical / General) or degree in Food Technology. 1+ years of experience in a laboratory, R&D, or quality function preferably in beverage/water product industry. Basic knowledge of standard wet chemistry techniques. Strong understanding of laboratory safety and documentation.

Good command of MS Office tools. Effective communication and organizational skills. Team player with a willingness to learn and grow in a technical lab environment.

Benefits Health insurance (fully covered) - We take care of your health, so you can focus on everything else that matters. Meal support for your workdays - Whether it’s a busy day or a long one, we make sure you’re sorted on the food front. Work directly with founders - No layers, no bureaucracy - just high ownership, fast decisions, and a chance to build alongside the core team.

Time off that you’ll actually use - 30 days of paid leave + 10 company holidays every year because rest isn’t a luxury, it’s necessary.