Chemist

The Chemist will assist the Senior Chemist in delivering high-quality Analytical Chemistry services while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 17025, and other regulatory requirements

Job Opportunity

Chemist

Department:  Analytical Chemistry

Reports To:  Senior Chemist

Position Scope:

CARIRI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chemist to join its Analytical Chemistry Department. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Chemist in delivering high-quality Analytical Chemistry services while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 17025, and other regulatory requirements.

Key Duties And Responsibilities:

• Conduct chemical analyses on food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, environmental, industrial, and consumer products.
• Review analytical methods, results, and certificates of analysis in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Support laboratory compliance, audit readiness, documentation integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform verification, validation, and new method development activities.
• Monitor laboratory operations, workflow, quality control, and resource utilization.
• Interface with internal and external clients to support project planning and delivery.
• Assist with training, proficiency testing programmes, and maintenance of laboratory information management systems.
• Represent CARIRI at workshops, seminars, and outreach programmes.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

 BSc in Natural Sciences with a major in Analytical Chemistry (required).

• MSc/MPhil in Chemistry (preferred).

 Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in Analytical Chemistry, including 3+ years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as AAS, ICP-OES/MS, HPLC, and GC-MS.
• Demonstrated Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Management Systems.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities etc.:

• Strong analytical, reporting, leadership, and communication skills.
• Technical and professional excellence
• Leadership and team-building capability
• Strong customer service orientation
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines