Analytical Chemistry Analyst

Microchem Specialized Lab Serv • Other • Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 2h ago

Microchem Specialized Lab Services - Chemistry Analyst

Microchem Specialized Lab Services seeks to recruit a BSc Chemistry Honours graduate to work as a Chemistry Analyst at our lab which is situated in Stikland Industria, Bellville.

INHERENT MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Formal Qualification: BSc Chemistry Honours

Experience: 1-3 years experience in an ISO 17025 accredited facility. Promising candidates with no experience may be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for beverages and foodstuffs testing and performs general duties in the laboratory to ensure best laboratory practices are maintained.

Thorough understanding of the principles of chemistry.
Perform chemical analysis using standard testing protocols.
Ability to follow procedures as written.
Must be conversant with QA/QC and standard operating procedures.
Must be conversant with ISO 17025 requirements.
Must be conversant and keep abreast with regulations and legislation governing company services to clients.
Be able to assess and interpret analytical results.
Thorough understanding of the properties of dangerous chemicals and safe handling.
Thorough understanding of procedures related to the disposal of chemicals.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and follow up.
Uploads and monitors data in LIMS or other databases.
1-3 years general experience within a chemistry laboratory practising as a food analyst (promising candidates need not necessarily have experience in a food testing lab)
Knowledge of the ISO17025, food labelling regulations and SANAS requirements (advantageous).
Chemistry Technical knowledge as per labelling regulations and other statute legislation.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word).
Knowledge of LIMS (advantageous).
Knowledge of quality control systems.