Chemical Analyst - Food And Animal Feeds Industry

About the position

A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to assist with various laboratory functions.
Minimum requirements for the role:

• A BSc Degree in either Chemistry or Biochemistry or related is essential for this role. 
• A Hons Degree will be an added advantage but is not essential.
• The company is wanting to employ a Chemistry or Biochemistry or related qualified graduate who can be trained up in a laboratory role.
• The successful candidate must be computer literate.
• Have the ability to carry out laboratory bench work and interpret results.
• Must be analytical and innovative thinking.
• Have the ability to write SOP’s according to minimum standards. 
• Must have a clear understanding of QMS (ISO/ IEC 17025) laboratory accreditation principles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing all test methods according to the training capacity or competency.
• Performing and reporting tests within specified turn-around time.
• Maintaining minimum stock level of all material needed. 
• Participating in international proficiency testing schemes.
• Reviewing and verifying test results.
• Using appropriate methods and techniques to carry out diagnostic tests.
• Participating in elaborating and reviewing of SOP’s.
• Promoting and maintaining laboratory safety procedure at section level as well as efficient laboratory conditions required for personnel safety and effective running of diagnostic tests.
• Completing and participating in non-conformance investigations.
• Providing feedback to the operations manager with all work-related matters.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

Desired Skills:

• Animal Feeds
• Analyst
• Food Analyst
• Animal Feed Analyst