Technical Officer: Analytical Chemist - Stellenbosch, South Africa - Stellenbosch University

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Duties/Pligte

  • Developing and validating analytical methods in support of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research projects in the Department of Chemical Engineering;
  • Standard and sample preparation using appropriate techniques;
  • Operating and maintaining analytical equipment and instrumentation;
  • Performing routine maintenance on instruments;
  • Providing guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the planning of their analytical work and the preparation of their samples before analysis;
  • Maintaining a clean and safe laboratory work environment;
  • Effectively managing chemical and consumable inventory for areas of responsibility, obtaining quotations and ordering laboratory consumables;
  • Writing specifications and preparing tender documentation when new instrumentation is purchased.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

  • At least an Honour's degree in Analytical Chemistry from a reputable university;
  • At least five years' handson experience in the analysis of complex samples via ICP-OES and AAS. This includes method development, validation and analysis;
  • The ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on equipment, specifically the ICP-OES;
  • Experience on GC-FID/TCD/MS and TGA instruments;
  • Experience in sample preparation, quantitation and cleanup of complex sample matrices;
  • The ability to efficiently organise work with minimum supervision and properly evaluate and interpret data;
  • Accuracy and precision in analytical work and related reporting of results;
  • Excellent ability to work independently, as well as within a team;
  • Excellent communication skills.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling

  • Experience in HPLC, UV-VIS, rheometry, dynamic light scattering and laser diffraction particle size analysis;
  • Experience in instrument operating and data analysis software;
  • Strong technical skills and the ability to work accurately and efficiently;
  • Experience in managing laboratory services within an academic environment.
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