NIR Specialist at AFGRI Equipment

Description

Perform NIR management and calibrations. 

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• A BSc degree, preferably a master’s degree, in Biometrics, Statistics, Biochemistry/Chemistry related field.
• NIR calibration training/experience will be an advantage.

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• Laboratory and /or NIR experience will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the animal feed industry will also be an advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Validate all calibrations for Perten, FOSS and Bruker (adjusting bias and slope).
• Create new profiles and products and change product names and codes.
• Export spectra and import wet chem results.
• Assist with NIR troubleshooting (hardware and other issues).
• Provide support to external NIR clients
• Direct interaction with national and international NIR suppliers and experts.
• Manage NIR-based projects.
• Assist with setting up external calibrations and collaboration
• Manage NIR software, set up, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ensure safe gathering and storing of data for calibration purposes.
• Support the marketing of NIR products and promote new calibration products.
• Advise on calibration performance, validations and NIR management.
• Interact/visit current clients and potential clients to market NIR products. 
• Promote new calibration products. 
• Develop specific need calibration as per client specification. 
• Advise on calibration performance, validations and NIR management. 
• Prepare statistical analysis in JMP and provide statistical support for R&D projects
• Compile, review and update SOPs, methods and work instructions. 
• Provide training on NIR-related documents and hardware. 
• Adhere to all safety standards in the laboratory. 
• Actively contribute to safety systems – part of fire team / first aider / other appointment.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as and when required.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Mathematical and Statistical skills
• Computer Literacy (MS Office and others)
• Good Technical & Nutritional knowledge
• Good understanding of nutritional analytics
• Good understanding of research methodology
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of project management
• Strong analytical skills
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Time Management

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-discipline
• Deadline driven
• Innovative
• Proactive
• Team player
• Practical
• Analytical / Systematic thinker
• Open-minded Motivated
• Innovative
• Team player

Closing date: 25 July 2023