Chemical Analyst - Food And Animal Feeds Industry

TalentSphere Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Pty Ltd in Gauteng, South Africa, is seeking a graduate with a BSc in Chemistry or Biochemistry (Hons advantageous) to assist with laboratory functions in the food and animal feed sector. The role involves bench work, result interpretation, and SOP development under ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines.

Candidates should be computer literate, analytical, and capable of working to minimum standards while contributing to safety and quality across diagnostic testing processes.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field.
• Hons degree is advantageous but not required.
• Graduate with laboratory training will be considered.
• Must be computer literate.
• Able to perform bench work and interpret results.
• Analytical and innovative thinker.
• Ability to write SOPs per minimum standards.
• Knowledge of QMS ISO/IEC 17025 principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tests according to training capacity or competency.
• Report tests within specified turn-around times.
• Maintain minimum stock levels of materials.
• Participate in international proficiency testing schemes.
• Review and verify test results.
• Use appropriate methods to carry out diagnostic tests.
• Contribute to elaborating and reviewing SOPs.
• Promote laboratory safety procedures and maintain safe working conditions.
• Complete non-conformance investigations.
• Provide feedback to the operations manager on work-related matters.

Skills

Laboratory bench work

Analytical thinking

SOP writing

Computer literacy

Education

BSc in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related

Hons degree

Job description

Reference: PS010027-CH-4

A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to assist with various laboratory functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A BSc Degree in either Chemistry or Biochemistry or related is essential for this role.
• A Hons Degree will be an added advantage but is not essential.
• The company is wanting to employ a Chemistry or Biochemistry or related qualified graduate who can be trained up in a laboratory role.
• The successful candidate must be computer literate.
• Have the ability to carry out laboratory bench work and interpret results.
• Must be analytical and innovative thinking.
• Have the ability to write SOP’s according to minimum standards.
• Must have a clear understanding of QMS (ISO/ IEC 17025) laboratory accreditation principles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing all test methods according to the training capacity or competency.
• Performing and reporting tests within specified turn-around time.
• Maintaining minimum stock level of all material needed.
• Participating in international proficiency testing schemes.
• Reviewing and verifying test results.
• Using appropriate methods and techniques to carry out diagnostic tests.
• Participating in elaborating and reviewing of SOP’s.
• Promoting and maintaining laboratory safety procedure at section level as well as efficient laboratory conditions required for personnel safety and effective running of diagnostic tests.
• Completing and participating in non-conformance investigations.
• Providing feedback to the operations manager with all work-related matters.

Package & Remuneration

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.