Scientist Inorganic Chemistry

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

- NQF 9: MSc or M. Tech in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
- Professional membership e.g SACNASP
- Four years analytical and research experience focusing on Analytical Chemistry with focus on developing methods on Analytical instruments - ICPOES, ICPMS, IC, FIA & discrete analysers in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
- Evidence of presentation of scientific publications and/ reports.
- Evidence of having published research findings in scientific journals. The minimum requirement is one publications of a detailed scientific study where the applicant is the primary author.
- Code 08 driver’s licence

**Primary Duties**:

- Conduct exercises to validate methods according to ISO 17025 requirements.
- Strategically manage the acquisition of new instruments and the maintenance of existing instruments.
- To assimilate data and information for committee meetings, presentations and the writing of scientific publications.
- Initiate, manage and perform multi-disciplinary research projects and disseminate scientific based information to customers and the scientific community with the overarching objective of contributing to the protecting human health.
- Assist with the general maintenance of equipment related to Inorganic chemistry methods according to ISO 17025 requirements
- Train staff members on the execution of instruments (i.e. ICPOES, ICPMS, IC, FIA, autotitrators and Discrete analysers) in accordance to developed SOPs.
- Contribute to the organization of the laboratory to achieve compliance with ISO 17025 and relevant safety requirements.

**Knowledge**:

- Knowledgeable in water Chemistry including emerging chemical contaminants in water.
- Working knowledge of SANS 241 and other water quality guidelines

**Skills**:
**Attitude**:

- Self-motivated quality and output driven person who can handle pressure.
- 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.