Supporting the Technical Manager by running the day-to-day operations of the Specialised Application Chemicals laboratory.
Required outputs: functional
Technical Support to Operations and Technical Sales Reps
Provide technical support to operations (production and QC) in calculating and adjusting products where necessary during production.
Investigate production non-conformances and customer complaints.
Analysis and reporting on routine customer samples (Should be willing to travel)
Chemical Analysis in Manufacturing Support
To troubleshoot and verify problematic analytical methods and results.
Analyse non-routine samples.
To search, develop and optimize analytical test methods and equipment operational procedures for higher efficiency, precision and accuracy of results
Product Development Assistance
Assist in the development of new products and optimisation of existing formulations as the need arises.
Reformulate work-aways or disposal of redundant/slow moving and reject stock.
Run day-to-day operations of the Specialised Application Chemicals laboratory
Calibrations, housekeeping, laboratory sample organization
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Qualifications & Experience
BSc Chemistry, BTech Analytical Chemistry, or equivalent.
Experience in general laboratory organisation and management is essential.
Experience in R&D and applications laboratory (4 - 5 years)
Vital to be proficient in Microsoft Office package: Word, Excel, Outlook
* Experience working on SAP would be advantageous
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