Spectrochem Laboratory Chemist

Our client based in Middelburg (Mpumalanga) is looking for an experienced "Spectrochem" Laboratory Chemist.

Person Specification:

• Must be pro-active, innovative and demonstrate high levels of flexibility.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision, be a self-starter and use own initiative to make decisions.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills are essential.
• Hold a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• 5 – 8 years’ experience
• Excellent planning and organizing skills are essential.
• Experience with XRF (3 - 5 years of experience), OES, LECO and/or sample preparation will be highly advantageous.
• Must be willing to work standby and overtime

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and validation of new and existing analytical methods.
• Optimisation of current methods.
• Calibration of XRF, OES and LECO instrumentation.
• Analyses of non-routine sample to ensure accurate results are reported.
• Ensure all equipment requiring external calibration is calibrated and fit for purpose
• Trouble shooting and problem solving.
• Development and maintenance of quality assurance system.
• Commissioning of new equipment.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks.