Senior Research Associate - Analytical Chemistry

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Diverse analytical challenges

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, SA seeks a Senior Research Associate in Analytical Chemistry to lead method development, validation, and routine testing of chemical compounds using HPLC, GC, MS, and spectroscopy. You will ensure data integrity, maintain instruments, and document procedures for R&D projects.

The role requires a minimum of 4 years in analytical chemistry, a Bachelor's or Master's in the field, and ability to work in a regulated environment; GLP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory setting.
• Proficiency with major chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic (UV-Vis, IR, MS) techniques.
• Experience in method validation and working within a regulated environment (GLP) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and instrumentation.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail in all aspects of work performed in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for the characterization of chemical substances.
• Perform routine quantitative and qualitative analysis using techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, and spectroscopy.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, ensuring proper calibration and performance.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and optimize methods for improved efficiency and accuracy.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and reports in compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with research scientists to interpret analytical data and support project goals.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Data integrity

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

MS

UV-Vis

IR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Research Associate specializing in Analytical Chemistry to join their team in Upington . This role is critical for supporting research and development projects by providing essential analytical data and expertise. You will be responsible for method development, validation, and routine testing of chemical compounds using a variety of advanced analytical instrumentation. The ideal candidate possesses strong practical skills in chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, with a commitment to data integrity and timely analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for the characterization of chemical substances.
• Perform routine quantitative and qualitative analysis using techniques such as HPLC, GC, MS, and spectroscopy.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, ensuring proper calibration and performance.
• Troubleshoot analytical issues and optimize methods for improved efficiency and accuracy.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and reports in compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with research scientists to interpret analytical data and support project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory setting.
• Proficiency with major chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic (UV-Vis, IR, MS) techniques.
• Experience in method validation and working within a regulated environment (e.g., GLP) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of analytical chemistry principles and instrumentation.
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail in all aspects of work performed in Upington .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training on new analytical techniques.
• Exposure to diverse analytical challenges and project support.
• A stable and supportive work environment.
• Contribution to scientific endeavors within the field of analytical chemistry .