Chemist

As a Chemist, you will join an established company in Worcester, Western Cape and take ownership from day one. The successful candidate will play a central role in the day-to-day success of the team.

The culture is down-to-earth, with a real focus on getting things right. Expect a structured environment with clear processes and strong leadership. You will pick up new skills on the job and be backed to apply them. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

• 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.
• Conduct microbiological testing including total plate counts, pathogen detection, and sterility testing following standardised methods.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for new products or tests, ensuring methods are robust and reproducible.
• Investigate out-of-specification and out-of-trend results, performing root cause analysis and documenting findings thoroughly.
• Write and review standard operating procedures, analytical reports, and technical documentation for the laboratory.

• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques and instruments relevant to the specific industry sector.
• The ability to work methodically and prioritise tasks in a high-volume laboratory environment while maintaining quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to document procedures and present findings clearly.
• 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.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot analytical methods and instrument issues independently.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience working in an analytical or testing laboratory environment.