Minimum qualification of a National Diploma Analytical Chemistry.
Experience required
The Laboratory Analyst (LA) should have at least 3 years relevant practical experience as in an ISO 17025 accredited facility. The LA should have experience in pesticide residue analysis using QuEChERS extraction and clean-up, GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS analysis. The LA should also have experience in method validation and statistical evaluation of validation data.
Skills
The following skills and abilities are required as an inherent part of the LA position:
The ability to validate laboratory chromatographic testing methods.
Well-developed interpersonal skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Sound technical record keeping techniques.
Propensity to pay attention to detail.
Analytical thinking skills.
Superior planning, organising and attention to detail.
Implementation of ISO 17025 Laboratory QMS.
Effective communication; advising and reporting.
To ensure and maintain quality service delivery to customers.
Report writing skills.
Financial acumen.
Computer literate.
The ability to work under pressure.