Technical Services Chemist - Chemical Manufacturing

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS009301/KP

Date posted:

Friday, August 20, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:
An International Industrial Chemical Manufacturing Company requires the above to problem solve, conduct line trials, implement new technologies and train customers, complying with defined EHS and quality procedures.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

A tertiary qualification or diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or related is essential.
Previous experience having worked as a Chemist or related in an Analytical Laboratory is essential.
Previous experience having worked in surface treatment related technical service and problem-solving at Customer level or similar type of service-related industry is preferred.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record and experience in wet chemistry analysis and general laboratory equipment e.g., pH, conductivity, UV VIS spectrometers and ISE systems.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record on ICP-OES, IC and FTIR and setting up of test methods.
The successful candidate must be skilled in good laboratory practice and have knowledge of ISO 9001 systems.
The successful candidate must be Microsoft Office proficient.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Operate analytical instruments such as ICP-OES, IC and FTIR and assist with development of test methods.
Problem solve at Customers, conduct line trials and implement new technologies at Customers.
Test samples from Customers and the manufacturing facility.
Conduct routine checking on formulations and product data.
Prepare laboratory samples, testing solutions and indicators as and when required.
Comply with defined EHS and quality procedures.
Assist with general report writing when required to do so.
Update the laboratory request form file and receive samples.
Provide customer training on sample analysis.
Stop any shipment or production to correct quality and report and stop any process and use of equipment posing a threat to the safety and health of any employee and the environment.
Provide suggestions to problem solving in relation to corrective action in connection with Customer samples.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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