Job Description We’re looking for an experienced, ambitious Chemist to take the lead in our Inorganics and Metals sections. This is more than a lab role – it’s a chance to shape the direction of a high-growth business, drive innovation, and accelerate your career. What this role offers you: Career-defining opportunity: Step into a leadership role with real influence, where your technical expertise and ideas directly shape the future of the lab. Growth & impact: Be part of a business that’s aggressively expanding – with opportunities to scale operations, lead projects, and take on bigger responsibilities as we grow. Autonomy & recognition: Make your mark in a role where initiative is rewarded, and your contribution will be visible at every level of the business. Key Responsibilities Include: Perform analytical testing and sample preparation using a range of laboratory instruments, including ICP, FIA, GC/GC-MS, LC/LC-MS, Discrete Analyser, and wet chemistry methods, while accurately reporting and interpreting results. Ensure compliance with QA/QC standards and NATA accreditation requirements. Support day-to-day laboratory operations, working with section leaders to meet turnaround times and implement process improvements. Assist in method development, validation, and technical troubleshooting in collaboration with the Quality Manager and technical staff. Maintain laboratory equipment and workspace, including scheduled calibration and adherence to safety protocols. Continuously develop skills and knowledge to support operational excellence and contribute to laboratory improvement initiatives.
