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Senior Analyst-047-001

Senior Analyst-047-001

PPECBCenturion, ZA
27 days ago
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Job title : Senior Analyst-047-001

Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : October 19, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

High level objectives

  • Implementation of analytical techniques for the analysis of pesticide residues in agricultural products and the accompanying interpretation and evaluation of results.
  • SANAS approved Technical Signatory to authorize the release of GC-MS / MS test results.
  • Coordinating the activities of the laboratory analysts, technicians and interns and optimizing the use of the equipment in the preparative section of the laboratory.
  • Ensure service delivery to the customers- reporting of results within the documented turnaround time.
  • Method validation - addition of new matrices and / or parameters.
  • Self-management.
  • Minimize financial risks.
  • Implementation of QMS (ISO17025).
  • Communication and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Self-management.
  • Minimise financial risk.
  • Management of critical consumables.
  • Job Requirements

    Qualification required

  • Minimum qualification of a B. Tech / BSc Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
  • Experience Required

  • At least 5 years of relevant experience working as a Laboratory Analyst (or similar position) in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
  • Implementation of accredited methods, increasing the scope of accreditation and a particular understanding of the technical processes of GC-MS / MS instruments
  • Interpretation and evaluation of test results.
  • Trouble shooting of GC-MS / MS and other relevant equipment
  • Method validation and creation of validation reports according to EURACHEM regulations.
  • Internal auditing of the Quality Management System (QMS) according to ISO 17025
  • Performance management and review of personnel
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Setting up and supervision of the Pesticide Laboratory (GC-MS / MS)
  • Compliance to statutory requirements
  • Coordinates the work of laboratory analysts, technicians and interns
  • Evaluation and Interpretation of results
  • Ensure results are sent to customer in a timely manner within the documented turn-around time
  • Ensure compliance to statutory methodology and Laboratory Quality management system, ISO 17025 procedures and SOP’s
  • Oversee the method validation and creation of validation reports according to EURACHEM regulations.
  • Ensure that any changes are made to the methods if necessary
  • Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration
  • Participate in proficiency testing, analyze data and submits results
  • Performs Internal Verification of Equipment
  • Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab is controlled and records accordingly.
  • Populate and monitor QC charts
  • Checking quality and suitability of chemicals
  • Participate in meetings with the Department of Agriculture
  • Participate in meeting with internal and external stakeholders
  • Participate in meetings with clients
  • Advise the Laboratory management on achievements and shortcomings of Lab QMS (ISO 17025)
  • Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions
  • Provide training to Laboratory Analyst and Technicians
  • Perform competency evaluations of Laboratory Analysts and Technicians
  • Mentoring and coaching of Laboratory Analysts and Technicians
  • Manage the annual performance motivation agreements of Laboratory Analysts and Technicians
  • Attend to and resolve customer complaints
  • Conformance to financial and control policies
  • Knowledge Required

  • In depth knowledge of ISO 17025 and SANAS requirements
  • Implementation of the LIMS for traceability.
  • Implementation of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques, and the accompanying interpretation and evaluation of results
  • Application of EURACHEM guidelines for method validation and uncertainty of measurement
  • Application of SANTE guidance documents for the method validation of pesticide residue analysis
  • Knowledge and understanding of local and international standards and regulations
  • Skills Required

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Superior planning, organizing and attention to detail
  • Sound technical record keeping techniques.
  • Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Financial acumen
  • Computer literate- MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
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