Scientist -Inorganic Chemistry at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

The overall responsibility of the successful candidate will be to perform basic Laboratory analyses and sample preparation for the In-organic Laboratory within the Chemistry Section.

Minimum Requirements    

•  NQF 9: MSc or M. Tech in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
•  Professional membership e.g SACNASP
•  Four years analytical and research experience focusing on Analytical Chemistry with focus on developing methods on Analytical instruments - ICPOES, ICPMS, IC, FIA & discrete analysers in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
•  Evidence of presentation of scientific publications and/ reports.
•  Evidence of having published research findings in scientific journals. The minimum requirement is
•  one publications of a detailed scientific study where the applicant is the primary author.
•  Code 08 driver’s licence

Primary Duties    

• Undertaking of scientific based investigations to introduce new technologies and methods, including evaluation of existing technologies and methods for their optimum application.
• Conduct exercises to validate methods according to ISO 17025 requirements.
• Strategically manage the acquisition of new instruments and the maintenance of existing instruments.
• To assimilate data and information for committee meetings, presentations and the writing of scientific publications.
• Initiate, manage and perform multi-disciplinary research projects and disseminate scientific based information to customers and the scientific community with the overarching objective of contributing to the protecting human health.
• Assist with the general maintenance of equipment related to Inorganic chemistry methods according to ISO 17025 requirements
• Train staff members on the execution of instruments (i.e. ICPOES, ICPMS, IC, FIA, autotitrators and Discrete analysers) in accordance to developed SOPs.
• Contribute to the organization of the laboratory to achieve compliance with ISO 17025 and relevant safety requirements
• Knowledge    
•    Sound knowledge of the application of spectrometric, calorimetric and potentiometric techniques.
•   Knowledgeable in water Chemistry including emerging chemical contaminants in water.   
•  Working knowledge of SANS 241and other water quality guidelines
•  Working knowledge and application of ISO 17025 as required in test laboratories.     

Skills    

•  Skilled in the application of research methodology and multi-disciplinary research project planning and management 
•  Skilled in the application of Analytical methodologies.
•  Ability to assess analytical data and information applying statistical methodology and water quality standards to protect human health.

Attitude    

•  Self-motivated quality and output    driven person who can handle pressure.
•  Ability to interact with staff and customers. 
•  Team worker but can work     independently.
•  Conscientious and pays attention to detail.
•  Willingness to work after hours, weekends and public holidays.