Senior Research Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site facility

Medical, dental, retirement benefits

Career development

Dynamic research environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist in Analytical Chemistry to lead our advanced R&D efforts, oversee a team of analytical chemists, and drive method development for novel materials and products in a state-of-the-art facility. You will supervise instrumentation, validate analytical methods (HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, NMR), ensure data integrity, and present findings to management.

A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Extensive hands-on experience with a wide range of analytical instrumentation.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a scientific team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement advanced analytical methods using HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, and NMR.
• Lead a team of analytical chemists, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated analytical instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and resolve complex instrumentation issues.
• Interpret analytical data, author technical reports, and present findings to R&D and management teams.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Leadership

Method development

HPLC

GC-MS

LC-MS

ICP-MS

NMR

Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

LC-MS

ICP-MS

NMR

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an experienced Senior Research Scientist specializing in Analytical Chemistry for their advanced R&D facility in Vereeniging. This leadership role will focus on developing and validating sophisticated analytical methods to support the characterization and quality control of novel materials and chemical products. You will oversee a team of analytical chemists, manage state-of-the-art instrumentation, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental results. This is a critical position for driving scientific integrity and innovation within the organization, contributing to cutting-edge research and development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement advanced analytical methods using techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP-MS, and NMR.
• Lead a team of analytical chemists, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Operate and maintain sophisticated analytical instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and resolve complex instrumentation issues.
• Interpret analytical data, author technical reports, and present findings to R&D and management teams.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Extensive hands-on experience with a wide range of analytical instrumentation.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a scientific team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to data integrity.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• On-site role offering dedicated laboratory resources.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A dynamic and collaborative research environment.