Senior Laboratory Analyst at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Laboratory Analyst in the Air and Dust laboratory: Mining Cluster. The purpose of this role is to fulfil the requirements the analytical requirement of the laboratory. This position based in Pretoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse laboratory samples for diesel particulate matter (DPM), Alpha quartz-silica using X-ray diffraction spectrometer (XRD), Particle Size Distribution (PSD), Size-Weighted Respirable Fraction (SWERF), elemental analysis using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), gravimetric weighing of filters;
• Observe, participate, and coordinate quality requirements and related protocols;
• Technical signatory for all accredited methods in the laboratory;
• Execute planned maintenance of laboratory equipment to keep them in good working order and stock to ensure availability for use;
• Develop new and optimize existing analytical methods for purposes of routine and research.
• Plan and execute method validation for all required methods;
• Thorough understanding of analytical techniques such as the atomic absorption spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction spectroscopy, thermo-optical analysis technique, inductively coupled plasma, x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy;
• Execute of projects related to both chemical analysis and mining;
• Oversee the execution of good laboratory practice in the laboratory.
   

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A BSc/B-tech degree in chemistry or related field, with at least five years’ laboratory experience;
• At least five years of work experience as a development or research analyst and eight years relevant analytical technique experience and thorough knowledge of the other techniques
• A strong technical background in the analytical chemistry field;
• A strong background in the mining occupational health and safety field
• A good understanding of the ISO17025 standard and the South African National Standards requirements;
• Must have worked in South African National Standards accredited laboratory on occupational hygiene samples;
• Candidate must have at least worked on accredited methods;
• Must have a good understanding and worked on quality control measures and implementation in a laboratory environment;
• Must have worked on the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction and Particle Size Analyser techniques as well as sample preparation where necessary and possess knowledge on DPM analyser techniques;
• Good understanding and execution of the Size Weighted Respirable Fraction technique
• Good understanding of the requirements and practice of GLP (good laboratory practice) requirements;
• Must have served as a peer reviewer of analytical results produced in a laboratory;
• Candidate must be willing to become a laboratory technical signatory on all accredited methods.

Closing date: 28 June 2020

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or sen an email to [email protected]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act of 1998. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, consents and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from a registered credit bureau and/or SAPS (in relation to positions that require trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances) and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualifications and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.