Senior Analytical Chemist
Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Wellington
Ref. no.: ZA00497
Schedule type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent Position
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Senior Analytical Chemist is responsible for developing and validating analytical methodologies to test materials, collaborating with other departments, troubleshooting laboratory equipment and interpreting data from testing. Will be responsible for overseeing and training chemists and ensuring that laboratory equipment is maintained and calibrated. Furthermore, to execute routine and non-routine analyses that are accurate, reliable, timely and according to the approved methods.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Assist with the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
- Support and align the analytical and technical services to support operations.
- Routine and non-routine analysis on raw materials, in-process and final products.
- To manage instrumental analytical support with chromatography, NIR, spectroscopy and titrimetric analysis.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- To manage SHE and risk within an energetic material environment.
- Supervise and develop the laboratory team to exceed the service functional requirements.
- Conduct investigations, problem solving and trouble-shooting.
- Drive continuous development of the analytical and technical support function.
- Good housekeeping and responsible waste management.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
- BTech (Analytical Chemistry) or BSc (Chemistry/Material Science).
- Post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
- Supervisory experience will be advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years of Analytical laboratory experience.
- Willing to work shifts.
- Good verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
- Good management skills with a high concern for standards, efficiency, effectiveness and results orientated.
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of method qualification with standard practices (statistical, method validation, performance verification).
- Proficient computer skills (MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, SAP, etc.).
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
- Market -related salary
- 13th Cheque
- Medical Aid
- Pension Fund
- Incentive Bonus
- Bursary Schemes