Senior Chemist

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The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be performing sampling and specialised analytical tests, including trouble shooting of the methodologies and associated training in accordance with applicable ISO Standards as well as approving some tests results as an approved SANAS technical signatory.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 7: B. Tech or B.Sc. Natural Sciences
• Certificated Natural Scientist registration (i.e. SACNASP)
• Four years analytical laboratory experience
• Knowledge and application of ISO 17025 as required in test laboratories and Laboratory InformationManagement System (LIMS)
• Knowledge of method validation and uncertainty of measurement in sampling.
• Sound knowledge and application of water analytical methodologies and instrumental techniques.
• Working knowledge of statistics
• Computer literacy in Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications
• Basic knowledge of SANS 241 and other water quality guidelines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan
• Interpret results and perform required calculations.

Primary Duties

• Performing and coordinating of sampling and specialised analytical tests.
• Performance and documentation of all quality control checks of specialised or complex analytical tests and theapproval of results on the identified databases.
• Development of sound quality control measures in-line with ISO 17025 and technically support all testing activities.
• The understanding of the technology in order to perform complex method and instrument related troubleshooting.
• Identification, investigation, documentation and reporting of non-conforming results.
• Undertaking and documentation of maintenance of equipment and instrumentation and ensure that they arecorrectly maintained.
• Assist with training and validation of methods as well as other general laboratory tasks.
• The adherence to SHE practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understandingof ISO 17025.
• Performed field analyticaltesting.
• Understanding analyticalmethods using differenttechniques.
• Understanding of quality andSHERQ procedures.
• Ability to follow procedures in aroutine laboratory.

Skills

• Computer literacy in Word Processingand Spreadsheet applications.
• Effective written and verbalcommunication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, organiseand plan.
• Ability to perform the basic functions onthe Information Management System(LIMS)

Attitude

• Quality and output driven personwho can handle pressure androutine work.
• Ability to interact with staff andcustomers.
• Team worker but can workindependently.
• Conscientious and payattention to detail.
• Willingness to work after hours,weekends and public holidays.