Environmental Chemist — Industrial Research (On-Site)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Environmental Chemist to join our laboratory team. You will conduct analyses of environmental samples and develop methods using GC, HPLC, ICP-MS, and spectrophotometry, supporting pollution control and regulatory research.

You'll collaborate with engineers and operations staff, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of environmental sample analysis and method development.
• Hands-on experience with GC, HPLC, ICP-MS, and spectrophotometry.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent data interpretation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative research team.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and quality assurance.
• Willingness to work full-time at Richards Bay facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory analysis of environmental samples (water, soil, air).
• Develop and validate analytical methods using GC, HPLC and spectroscopy.
• Research technologies for pollution control and environmental remediation.
• Assess the environmental impact of industrial processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and operations staff to implement sound practices.
• Prepare detailed reports, data summaries, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Stay current with scientific literature and advancements in environmental chemistry.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Data interpretation

Report writing

Independent work

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

GC

HPLC

ICP-MS

Spectrophotometry

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking an Environmental Chemist to join our laboratory team. You will conduct analyses of environmental samples and develop methods using GC, HPLC, ICP-MS, and spectrophotometry, supporting pollution control and regulatory research.

You'll collaborate with engineers and operations staff, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.