Assurecloud Senior Chemistry Analyst

Closing date: 9 February 2026

To plan, perform and oversee chemical analysis activities in accordance with SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, ensuring accurate, timely, and technically compliant results that support food safety, water quality and environmental testing services. The Senior Analyst will provide advanced technical expertise, manage laboratory workflow, train staff, and support continuous improvement of laboratory processes.

• Conduct chemical analyses using wet chemistry and advanced instrumentation (GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, IC, UV-VIS, TOC Analysers and other chromatographic systems).
• Prepare and analyse samples according to authorised methods, SOPs, and ISO 17025 standards.
• Perform verification, correlation, interpretation, and reporting of analytical results.
• Participate in method development, method validation, and implementation of new technologies.
• Participate in proficiency testing and ensure technical accuracy across all analytical outputs.

• Maintain compliance with SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 and perform duties as a Technical Signatory.
• Conduct internal audits, contribute to investigations of non-conformances and support CAR closure.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including MSDS interpretation, PPE usage, and safe waste disposal.
• Maintain full adherence to laboratory quality, safety, and environmental policies.

• Maintain a clean, compliant, and well‑organised workspace.
• Ensure appropriate handling, receiving, storage, and traceability of samples to protect integrity.
• Monitor stock levels, reagents, and consumables, including expiry dates and storage conditions.
• Conduct equipment verification and ensure readiness of laboratory instruments.

• Compile analytical reports/certificates of analysis and submit results to the approving signatory.
• Manage client testing requirements, quotations, sample registration and outsourcing where applicable.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations by providing technical input.

• Supervise, mentor, and train laboratory staff.
• Plan and manage daily workflow to optimise turnaround times.
• Monitor staff performance, adherence to procedures, and overall quality of outputs.

• Support laboratory projects and tasks assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
• Assist with EHS duties or additional operational responsibilities when required.