Analytical Chemist, East London

Overview

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible to ensure quality control requirements are met in a laboratory environment as per standards through timeous analytical method of analysis on production blends against a set specification and to provide a specialist chemical laboratory function to ensure that quality of local components, production materials and processes conform to company standards and to provide specialist chemical technical expertise to the plant and its suppliers.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum NQF 7 Bachelor of Science (BSC) or relevant equivalent.
• 3-5 years analytical chemistry experience or relevant experience
• Analytical instruments/methods / standards
• Automotive Product /Technical Knowledge
• Automotive paint technology standards
• QMS / ISIR standards and systems
• Flexibility to work on weekends for production support and maintenance

Job Responsibilities

• Coordination of Lab resources to ensure customer demands are met effectively and efficiently.
• Conduct chemical analysis: Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses to determine the composition and behaviour of materials.
• Operate and maintain equipment: Utilize a wide range of specialized laboratory instruments and software to collect and analyse data.
• Method Development and Validation
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Quality Control and Compliance
• Operate and maintain equipment - Utilize a wide range of specialized laboratory instruments and software to collect and analyse data.
• Provide an accurate and timeous chemical analytical service to support failure analysis, problem-solving and continuous improvement measures. Support plant with chemical technical expertise.
• Responsible for providing an analytical service to monitor critical production processes to ensure business needs are met. Analyse data obtained through regular checks to support quality demands of the business and prevent non-conformance of product and processes. Responsible for record keeping of test results to ensure compliance to the company archiving requirements.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in area of responsibility according to good laboratory practices and Quality Management System to maintain laboratory accreditation.
• Participate in evaluation and approval of hazardous chemicals proposed for usage
• Responsible for ISIR material evaluation of localised parts and support local suppliers with technical expertise linked to the ISIR part approval process.
• Responsible for continuous improvement within area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E.Q requirements.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.