Chemistry Team Leader

Blum Biologicals (PTY) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biologicals company in Pretoria is seeking a Chemistry Team Leader for a full-time on-site role. Responsibilities include supervising team members, managing quality control procedures, and conducting laboratory tasks. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, possess supervisory and laboratory skills, and have experience in agricultural settings. This role offers a chance to impact modern farming through innovative, nature-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a team effectively.
• Strong proficiency in quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in laboratory operations and chemical analyses.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team members in the chemistry department.
• Oversee quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Manage laboratory operations while ensuring safety protocols.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Quality control processes

Laboratory skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Company Description

Blum Biologicals, based in South Africa, is a cutting-edge biologicals company with over 30 years of innovation in sustainable agriculture. A collaboration between Enviro Biochems and the company's co-founder, Blum integrates scientific expertise, African agronomic insight, and commercial experience to develop high-performance, nature-based crop protection solutions. By leveraging Africa’s biodiversity and the power of AI, Blum drives the future of modern farming.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Chemistry Team Leader located in Pretoria. The Chemistry Team Leader will be responsible for supervising team members, overseeing quality control and quality assurance processes, and performing various laboratory tasks. Day-to-day tasks include managing laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, developing and implementing quality control procedures, and conducting chemical analyses.

Qualifications

• Supervisory skills and the ability to lead a team effectively
• Advanced skills in quality control and quality assurance processes
• Proficiency in laboratory skills and chemistry
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field
• Previous experience in an agricultural or biologicals setting is a plus