Chemist - (Fixed Term)

JOB PURPOSE:
To assist the Day Laboratory Analyst in conducting laboratory experiments, preparing and analysing raw material, product intermediates, etc., and completing tasks assigned related to investigative lab experiments to ensure tasks are completed in a timely, professional, and accurate manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Day-to-Day Operations
•    Carries out day-to-day operations within the Analytical Laboratory function to ensure that work processes are implemented as designed and comply with established policies, processes and procedures.
•    Provides critical input to the Analytical Laboratory team in a proactive manner, upon the progression in technical knowledge and capabilities, to support in making recommendations on improvements and solutions.

Laboratory Compliance and Safety
•    Adheres to testing, analytical and operating procedures as documented under ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001, and laboratory safety procedures for dealing with large quantities of caustic soda based samples, explosion hazards, toxic agents, acids and other corrosives substances.
•    Maintains the associated laboratory test data books, daily logs, and other records to ensure compliance with ISO quality system requirements.

Chemical Analyses Services
•    Conducts simple laboratory experiments in order to contribute to the testing of sample raw material, product intermediates, etc. as well as testing of new process improvement, and troubleshooting issues. 
•    Performs routine analysis of samples using appropriate analytical methods and techniques to ensure timely completion of assigned work, in line with quality and operating standards.
•    Assists in performing root cause analyses using all the available information and lab results to understand and solve or troubleshoot process issues. 
•    Enters analytical data into the system as per the technical reports prepared by the Day Lab Analyst to ensure timely and accurate reporting. 
•    Provides on the ground support during plant trials by collecting samples and conducting routine tests in a timely and professional manner. 

Laboratory Facility Management 
•    Implements housekeeping procedures and tasks to maintain a hygienic and safe workplace.

Development Plan Execution
•    Executes the set individual development plan, with emphasis on learning and development of Analytical Laboratory technical expertise, in order to continuously build and improve their capabilities.

Safety, Quality & Environment
•    Implements all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls in order to ensure employee safety, quality outputs, legislative compliance and a responsible environmental attitude.
Related Assignments
•    Performs other related duties or assignments as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

Minimum Experience:
 1 to 3 years of experience in a chemical laboratory, managing analysis regimes for a chemical plant or equivalent.

Skills:
•    Basic knowledge of all alumina refinery operating areas and chemical composition of products
•    Good knowledge of Bayer process chemistry
•    Attention to detail 
•    Ability to conduct repetitive / routine tasks
•    Ability to deal with ambiguity
•    Team working 
•    Time management and organising skills
•    Ability to document experiments 
•    Ability to consistently complete work against plan
•    Excellent safety attitude 
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills