Chemical Process Analyst - Hybrid QA & Data Insights

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24's client, a reputable chemical manufacturer, seeks a detail-oriented Chemical Process Analyst to join its Quality Assurance team in Queenstown. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with data analysis and reporting, with a flexible hybrid arrangement that balances in-lab testing and remote interpretation of results.

You will perform analyses (HPLC, GC, titration, spectroscopy), calibrate equipment, review results against specifications, and support process improvement with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years in a quality control or analytical laboratory role, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Proficiency in analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, titration, spectroscopy).
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and methodologies.
• Excellent data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a Hybrid setting, balancing lab work with remote data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring calibration and accuracy.
• Interpret analytical results and compare them against established specifications.
• Identify process deviations and potential quality issues, and elevate them to relevant personnel.
• Collaborate with process engineers and production staff to investigate root causes of quality problems.
• Contribute to the development and validation of new analytical methods.
• Maintain accurate and organized laboratory records and documentation.
• Prepare reports summarizing analytical findings and trends.
• Ensure compliance with GLP and safety regulations.
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

Titration

Spectroscopy

LIMS

Job description

Placements24's client, a reputable chemical manufacturer, seeks a detail-oriented Chemical Process Analyst to join its Quality Assurance team in Queenstown. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with data analysis and reporting, with a flexible hybrid arrangement that balances in-lab testing and remote interpretation of results.

You will perform analyses (HPLC, GC, titration, spectroscopy), calibrate equipment, review results against specifications, and support process improvement with