Senior Chemist - Vereeniging at Rand Water

Minimum Requirements

• NQF 7: B. Tech or B.Sc. Natural Sciences
• Four years analytical laboratory experience
• Knowledge and application of ISO 17025 as required in test laboratories and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Knowledge of method validation and uncertainty of measurement in sampling.
• Sound knowledge and application of water analytical methodologies and instrumental techniques.
• Working knowledge of statistics
• Computer literacy in Word Processing and Spreadsheet applications
• Basic knowledge of SANS 241 and other water quality guidelines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan
• Interpret results and perform required calculations.

Primary Duties

• Performing and coordinating of sampling and specialised analytical tests.
• Performance and documentation of all quality control checks of specialised or complex analytical tests and the approval of results on the identified databases.
• Development of sound quality control measures in-line with ISO 17025 and technically support all testing activities.
• The understanding of the technology in order to perform complex method and instrument related troubleshooting.
• Identification, investigation, documentation and reporting of non-conforming results.
• Undertaking and documentation of maintenance of equipment and instrumentation and ensure that they are correctly maintained.
• Assist with training and validation of methods as well as other general laboratory tasks.
• The adherence to SHE practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 17025.
• Performed field analytical testing.
• Understanding analytical methods using different techniques.
• Understanding of quality and SHERQ procedures.
• Ability to follow procedures in a routine laboratory.