Chemist (Pesticides)

Pakistan Single Window; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Pakistan Single Window, on behalf of NAFSA, seeks a Laboratory Analyst to conduct pesticide formulation, residue, and quality analysis in line with validated methods and SOPs.

The role requires preparing reports, maintaining records and chain-of-custody, ensuring equipment safety, and supporting regulatory enforcement. Minimum 4 years' relevant experience and MSc in Chemistry or BSc Agricultural Chemistry. Contact HR at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• MSc in Chemistry (Organic/Analytical) or BSc (Hons.) in Agricultural Chemistry or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant pesticide analysis/QA/QC experience.
• Working knowledge of validated analytical methods and laboratory documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pesticide formulation, residue, and quality analysis per validated methods and SOPs.
• Apply QA/QC procedures, maintain analytical records and chain of custody.
• Prepare results, reports, and documentation for regulatory use and enforcement support.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, calibration records and safety protocols.
• Support sample management, testing schedules, and timely reporting to units.

Skills

Pesticide analysis

QA/QC

Lab records

Traceability

Attention to detail

Education

MSc in Chemistry (Organic/Analytical)

BSc (Hons.) in Agricultural Chemistry

Job description

This position is being recruited by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). NAFSA is being established as a strategic national initiative to strengthen Pakistan's agri-trade ecosystem through enhanced regulatory oversight, facilitation, and modernization of food safety and trade processes. The Main Responsibilities

• Conduct pesticide formulation, residue, and quality analysis in accordance with validated analytical methods and laboratory SOPs.

• Apply QA/QC procedures, maintain analytical records, and ensure traceability of results and sample chain of custody.

• Prepare analytical results, laboratory reports, and supporting documentation for regulatory use and enforcement support.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, calibration records, and safety protocols.

• Support sample management, testing schedules, and timely reporting to operational and registration units.

• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA's mandate.

Education:

- M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic/Analytical) (Minimum sixteen years of education) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Chemistry (sixteen-eighteen years) or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in pesticide analysis, residue testing, or laboratory QA/QC.

• Working knowledge of validated analytical methods and laboratory documentation standards.

• Strong attention to detail and integrity.

For contact, kindly reach out to [e-mail]