Job Description
Minimum bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related discipline or 2+ years of experience in Elemental techniques i.e. ICP-MS/ICP-OES/AAS analysis.
The Chemist will be responsible for all analysis of samples in the most accurate and productive way and timely as per relevant Test Method Instruction, assist the Section in ensuring compliance with Laboratory Quality requirement as well as Health and Safety procedures. Candidate should have knowledge on Chemistry and math which will help use scientific rules and methods to solve problems and help perform variety of analysis and techniques used in the laboratory. This position also requires detailed knowledge and understanding of fundamental laboratory principles.
A successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine analysis plus development and implementation of new methods for various Application area . The ICP-MS Chemist should prepare samples, standards, and solutions, analyses, troubleshoots, and verifies quality in accordance with process and procedures while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Technical
- Analysing of all analytical samples for specific analysis using the correct procedures and/or methods.
- Chemist should also have experience in digesting samples by closed vessel microwave digestion systems.
- Technical accuracy of results is monitored, and remedial action is taken when necessary and data is recorded (Evaluation of analytical results)
- Update internal findings, improvement request and keep minutes of internal meetings
- Reports are generated detailing analytical results, and can include opinions and interpretations
- Verifying of instruments.
- Assist with the maintenance of instruments and apparatus.
- Must have workable knowledge to calibrate and perform minor maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment.
- Diagnose all suspect results and assist in rectifying the problem whether it is equipment or analytical.
- Address t complaints
- Authorize and validated any new methods under the guidance .
Administration:
- Calculate test results as per standard format and/or procedures.
- Report results within the time frame specified.
- Report any apparatus or equipment which, to your knowledge, is not functioning correctly to manager
- Calculate all test results in a standard format as per relevant Test Method Instruction for each workstation.
- All analytical data and calculations shall be made traceable and stored in the relevant files for that purpose.
- Recording and filing of all equipment records for Quality purposes.
- Sample disposal (if applicable)