Chemist

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

- NQF6: ND Analytical Chemistry
- One year of working experience in Analytical Chemistry
- Working Knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation
- Working knowledge of the following analytical instruments discrete analysers, auto titrators and

**Primary Duties**:

- Performing routine and non-routine analytical analysis on Discrete analysers, Autotitrators and Ion
- The documentation and checking of results on the identified
- Performance of, and documentation of, all quality control checks of identified analytical tests.
- Checking, Identification, documentation, and reporting of non-conforming
- 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
- 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 and discrete analysers.
- Understanding of quality and SHERQ procedures.
- Ability to follow procedures in a routine laboratory_._

**Skills**:

- Computer
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise, organise 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.