Lead Analytical Chemist: Trace Analysis & Method Development

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development support

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Lead Analytical Chemist to develop and implement methods for trace analysis in complex matrices. You will lead a team of analytical scientists and oversee method development, validation, and routine analysis using state-of-the-art instrumentation.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry with 7+ years of hands-on experience in GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS, plus strong QA/QC expertise and excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in analytical chemistry, with a specialization in trace analysis.
• Extensive experience with GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS.
• Demonstrated ability in method development and validation for complex sample matrices.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a team of analytical scientists.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC principles.
• Excellent data analysis, interpretation, and reporting skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation, and optimization of analytical methods for trace analysis.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of advanced analytical instrumentation, including GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, and HPLC.
• Train and mentor junior analytical chemists and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and QA/QC standards.
• Interpret complex analytical data and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define analytical needs and project scopes.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical chemistry

Mass spectrometry

GC-MS

LC-MS/MS

QA/QC

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS/MS

ICP-MS

HPLC

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Lead Analytical Chemist to develop and implement methods for trace analysis in complex matrices. You will lead a team of analytical scientists and oversee method development, validation, and routine analysis using state-of-the-art instrumentation.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry with 7+ years of hands-on experience in GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP-MS, plus strong QA/QC expertise and excellent leadership and communication skills.