Website Agricultural Research Council
ARC Vision "Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development" The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa. The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabi… read morelities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for its excellence in its core area of business. ARC Mission "The Agricultural Research Council is a premier science institution that conducts research with partners, develops human capital and fosters innovation to support and develop the agricultural sector." 1134 Park Street, Hatfield Pretoria | PO Box 8783, Pretoria, 0001
Description
Analytical and Diagnostic Services
Receive, register, final review of results and report on analyses,
Invoicing on lab management systems,
Client liaison,
Develop, evaluate, validate, and implement test methods,
Implement and update technical SOP’s,
Validate test methods in the laboratory,
Perform routine water and soil analyses on ICP-OES/ICP-MS instrument and other laboratory instruments,
Calibrate and maintain equipment,
Maintain and update lab book and filling of raw data, all reports, and Invoices for the project,
Plan work activities as directed by work schedule,
Do trouble shooting on equipment and procedures used,
Train personnel and interns on different techniques,
Maintain work area and facilities clean,
Quality Control
Maintain the quality control system; therefore, follow all procedures and SOPs in the quality control system,
Write and update methods and validation documents,
Monitor analytical standards,
Verify or calibrate equipment as required,
Laboratory Safety and compliance
Adhere to the Health and Safety regulations,
Supervise health and safety regulations in the lab,
Adhere to good housekeeping and GLP in the laboratory,
Requirements
National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in Analytical Chemistry.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in water and soil analysis methods performing routing analysis on ICP-OES & ICP-MS instruments. Knowledge on how to process data and interpret data from the instrument is important.
Oversee and maintain the operations of the ICP-OES & ICP-MS instruments,
Troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibration and doing minor repairs,
Organizing workflow and ensuring that samples are tested in accordance with customer requests,
Coordinate proficiency testing
Registration with relevant scientific registration body is an advantage.
Computer literacy.
Communication and planning skills.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 MAY 2026
go to method of application »
Apply via company website ( http://www.arc.agric.za ) or