Senior Chemist

**Job Advert Summary**:
**Minimum Requirements**:

- NQF 7: B. Tech or B.Sc. Natural Sciences
- Four years analytical laboratory experience
- Knowledge of method validation and uncertainty of measurement in sampling.
- Working knowledge of statistics
- 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 the approval 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 are correctly 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 understanding of ISO 17025.
- Performed field analytical testing.
- Understanding analytical methods using different techniques.
- Understanding of quality and SHERQ procedures.
- Ability to follow procedures in a routine laboratory_._

**Skills**:

- Effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to prioritize, organize and
- Ability to perform the basic functions on the Information Management System (LIMS

**Attitude**:

- Quality and output driven person who can handle pressure and routine
- 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.