Chemist

Job Advert Summary

The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be to perform basic Laboratory analyses and sample preparation for the Inorganic Laboratory within the Chemistry Section.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum :NQF6: ND Analytical Chemistry
• Desired: NQF 7 Higher Diploma
• Candidate Natural Scientist registration.
• One year of working experience in Analytical Chemistry laboratory.
• Working Knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation system.
• Working knowledge of the following analytical instruments, discrete analysers, auto titrators and ICP’s.

Primary Duties

• Performing routine and non-routine analytical analysis on Discrete analysers, Autotitrators, Photometric and Ion Chromatography.
• The documentation and checking of results on the identified databases.
• Performance of, and documentation of, all quality control checks of identified analytical tests.
• Checking, Identification, documentation, and reporting of non-conforming results.
• Undertaking and documentation of maintenance of equipment and instrumentation and ensure that they are correctly maintained
• Preparation of chemicals, reagents and samples received, for the area of work.
• The adherence to SHERQ practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025.
• Performed analytical testing in laboratory.
• Understanding analytical analysis using different analytical instruments like ICPOES, Autotitrators, Photometric and discrete analysers.
• Understanding of quality and SHERQ procedures. Ability to follow procedures in a routine laboratory

Skills

• Computer literacy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan.
• Ability to perform the basic functions on the Information Management System (LIMS).

Attitude

• Quality and output driven person who can handle pressure and routine work.
• Ability to interact with staff and customers.
• Team worker but can work independently.
• Conscientious and pays attention to detail.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays.