AECI: In-service Trainee (Analytical Chemistry / Microbiology)

Responsibilities:

• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical and microbiological analysis on various samples, including record keeping.    
• Produce written reports on the relevant sections of laboratory work performed.
• Ensure that laboratory reagents and consumables are maintained at an optimum within the laboratory.
• Maintain and/or arrange for maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Participate in projects alongside the senior analyst and Development Chemist.
• Investigate methods where problems have been identified and develop new methods as and when required.
• Familiarize oneself with the laboratory safety requirements and operate the laboratory in accordance with this practice.
• Making up of reagents for Customer Services Laboratory.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology is required.
• Computer Literacy is important.
• Laboratory experience, the incumbent should know, understand and be able to perform all analytical procedures, test methods and analysis done in the laboratory.
• Certain practices and procedures must be mastered:
• Laboratory safety must be studied
• Familiarity with ISO procedures relating to operation of the company has to be obtained.