Senior Scientist

SendTraffic, a Division of Atrinsic; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising services provider is looking for a Senior Scientist to join their team in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will have a BSc Hons in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and over 7 years of R&D experience in a laboratory environment. This full-time position involves implementing operational plans, providing technical support, and leading research projects. The role offers the chance to make impactful contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years research and development experience in an explosive/manufacturing laboratory environment.
• 5+ years quality testing and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor unit operations plans, ensuring alignment with projects, KPIs, and stakeholder objectives.
• Track performance, identify anomalies, and execute corrective actions to meet operational goals.
• Oversee business process compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical laboratory and sales support, including testing, formulation, documentation, and client queries.
• Lead research and development projects to enhance efficiency, performance, and product offerings.
• Ensure product stewardship, including SDS management, compliance documentation, and reporting.
• Manage budget and expenditure, ensuring alignment with financial policies.
• Implement and monitor SHE standards, providing training and addressing non-compliance.
• Build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships and manage service provider performance.
• Manage workforce resourcing, supervise staff performance, and support employee development.
• Contribute to departmental sustainability objectives, minimizing environmental impact.

Skills

Cell culture

Education

BSc Hons in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

MSc Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor unit operations plans, ensuring alignment with projects, KPIs, and stakeholder objectives.
• Track performance, identify anomalies, and execute corrective actions to meet operational goals.
• Oversee business process compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical laboratory and sales support, including testing, formulation, documentation, and client queries.
• Lead research and development projects to enhance efficiency, performance, and product offerings.
• Ensure product stewardship, including SDS management, compliance documentation, and reporting.
• Manage budget and expenditure, ensuring alignment with financial policies.
• Implement and monitor SHE standards, providing training and addressing non-compliance.
• Build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships and manage service provider performance.
• Manage workforce resourcing, supervise staff performance, and support employee development.
• Contribute to departmental sustainability objectives, minimizing environmental impact.

Requirements

• BSc Hons in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (From a reputable institution)
• MSc Chemistry / Chemical Engineering or similar will be an advantage
• 7+ years research and development experience in an explosive/manufacturing laboratory environment
• 5+ years quality testing and reporting experience.

Desired Skills

• Cell culture

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Advertising Services

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