Chemist

1 week ago


Booysens, South Africa Nancefield Paints Full time

**We require**:

- Bachelor s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
- Desire to learn and understand complex processes
- Excellent computer skills
- Team player with integrity and concern for the quality of company products, services, and co-workers
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and quickly problem solve
- Ability to read and understand written procedures
- Prepare compounds, test solutions and reagents to conduct tests and experiments, then advising and coordinating on test procedures
- Determine the relationships of chemical and physical properties, composition, structures and reactions of organic and inorganic compounds using chromatography, spectrophotometry and spectroscopy techniques
- Consult with engineers and scientists on analysis, interpretation and development of tests
- Induce reactions to chemical substances with light, energy, heat and chemical catalysts
- Document findings in technical papers and reports, preparing specifications and testing standards
- Clean and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, making sure that all the technology is working correctly, if it isn’t, troubleshoot the issue or problem. Conduct quality control tests to ensure no compounds or equipment are contaminated
- Order laboratory supplies and chemicals, keeping an eye on expiration dates
- Drivers License

Experience
- No experience required

Pay: R45 102,74 - R54 317,27 per year