Chemist

Keen to build your career as a Chemist in East London, Eastern Cape? This could be the role for you. This is a career-defining move for an ambitious professional ready for their next challenge.

There is a strong sense of accountability and pride across the team. There is genuine scope to shape the role and make it your own. The workplace values doing things properly over cutting corners. If you are the right person for this role, apply without hesitation.

• Develop and validate analytical methods for new products or tests, ensuring methods are robust and reproducible.
• Conduct microbiological testing including total plate counts, pathogen detection, and sterility testing following standardised methods.
• Record and interpret test results accurately in the laboratory information management system, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and culture media accurately according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice, and ISO 17025 accreditation standards.
• Investigate out-of-specification and out-of-trend results, performing root cause analysis and documenting findings thoroughly.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, and spectrophotometers.

• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and instruments relevant to the specific industry sector.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in sample handling, testing, and documentation to ensure reliable results.
• Proficiency in laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• A national diploma or bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, food science, biomedical science, or a related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in an analytical or testing laboratory environment.
• The ability to work methodically and prioritise tasks in a high-volume laboratory environment while maintaining quality.