Chemist

A respected organisation in Kroonstad, Free State requires an experienced Chemist to strengthen its operations.

You will be given real responsibility and the trust to run with it. Training is practical and ongoing rather than a once-off exercise. If that sounds like you, we would be glad to receive your application.

• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Practice, and ISO 17025 accreditation standards.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain complex analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, and spectrophotometers.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for new products or tests, ensuring methods are robust and reproducible.
• Record and interpret test results accurately in the laboratory information management system, identifying trends and anomalies.
• Monitor laboratory supplies and consumables, placing orders to ensure uninterrupted testing capability.

• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and instrument issues independently.
• Thorough understanding of laboratory quality systems such as ISO 17025 and the principles of Good Laboratory Practice.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and instruments relevant to the specific industry sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document procedures and present findings clearly.
• The ability to work methodically and prioritise tasks in a high-volume laboratory environment while maintaining quality.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in an analytical or testing laboratory environment.
• A national diploma or bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, food science, biomedical science, or a related scientific discipline.