Analytical Science Team Leader

Paton Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the energetic materials industry is seeking an Analytical Science Team Leader in Cape Town. The candidate will lead a team of chemists, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, while leveraging advanced analytical techniques like chromatography and spectroscopy. A minimum of five years of lab experience and a relevant degree are required. This role is crucial in maintaining high-quality analytical support and optimizing laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of laboratory experience.
• Postgraduate qualification and supervisory experience are beneficial.
• Flexibility to work shifts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of chemists for analytical support.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards in testing processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to maintain uptime.
• Optimize analytical workflows through collaboration.
• Apply chromatography and spectroscopy techniques.

Skills

Leadership in laboratory settings

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

BTech in Analytical Chemistry or BSc in Chemistry or Material Science

Tools

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Job description

Overview

An innovative company in the energetic materials industry is seeking a skilled Analytical Science Team Leader to oversee laboratory operations and drive high-quality analytical support. In this role, you will lead a team of chemists, ensuring testing processes are accurate, efficient, and fully compliant with ISO standards. You will collaborate across departments, troubleshoot equipment issues, and apply advanced analytical techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of chemists to ensure high-quality analytical support.
• Ensure testing processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant with ISO standards.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize analytical workflows.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and maintain instrument uptime.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques, including chromatography and spectroscopy.

Qualifications

• BTech in Analytical Chemistry or BSc in Chemistry or Material Science.
• At least five years of laboratory experience.
• Postgraduate qualification and prior supervisory experience are advantageous.
• Flexibility to work shifts is essential.