Analytical Chemist

Kerry; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global taste and nutrition company is seeking an Analytical Scientist in Durban, South Africa. The role involves supporting product development through analytical techniques, maintaining equipment, and conducting data analysis. Candidates should have a master’s degree and at least five years of experience in a relevant field. The position offers a chance to innovate in a leading company focused on food sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a food or chemical company.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to good laboratory practices and safety requirements.
• Perform daily laboratory operations and test results reporting.
• Train laboratory technicians and communicate priorities with management.

Skills

GCMS data interpretation

Attention to detail

Analytical tools experience

Microsoft proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in science, chemistry or Analytical Science

PhD preferred

Tools

GC

GC/MS

HPLC

Job description

Requisition ID: 62596
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

The Analytical Scientist provides technical skills to support our taste & nutrition product development, troubleshooting, and technical communications with our internal other function groups and external customers. Analytical Scientist is expected to operate instrument independently, efficiently implement new methods and interpret analysis data.

Key responsibilities

• Adhere to good laboratory practices, good manufacturing practices and safety requirements.
• Perform daily laboratory operations, routine and non-routine tasks, to include but not limited to sample analysis, data interpretation and test results reporting.
• Perform operation and maintenance of analytical equipment (i.e., GC/FID, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, balances, etc.)
• Train laboratory technicians.
• Facilitate troubleshooting activities associated with instrumentation, methodologies, and data validation.
• Develop and implement new technologies in support of inter-departmental needs.
• Evaluate and maintain contracted support agreements with instrument/software vendors.
• Ensure analytical procedures are written and current.
• Oversee the cataloging, formulation, and use of standards used for calibration, retention indices, and performance measurement.
• Maintain detailed laboratory notebook, necessary project documentation, and organized filing system for records.
• Implement and maintain statistical process controls and other data quality objectives.
• Perform scheduled equipment maintenance and equipment/method calibrations.
• Maintain GC gas supply by coordinating delivery schedule of gas cylinders and maintenance of gas generators.
• Communicate priorities, instrument issues, and customer needs (internal and external) with management and other departments.
• Purchase and maintain laboratory inventory.
• Maintain incoming and outgoing test samples.

Qualifications and skills

• Master’s degree in science, chemistry or Analytical Science. PhD is preferred.
• 5 years working experience in food or chemical company.
• Hands on experience using analytical tools and maintenance of analytical instrumentation like GC, GC7MS, HPLC.
• Knowledge of food-based analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft.
• Strong ability in GCMS data interpretation.
• Meticulous attention to details and well-organized.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-disciplined and work well under time pressure.
• Ability to clarify, recognize and communicate priorities according to projects being worked on.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good team player, willing to take challenges.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-NB1
Posting Type: LI