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Chemical Laboratory Analyst

  • SOUTH AFRICA
  • IT development

Job description



Country: South Africa
Location: Heidelberg
Function: Operations
Level: Non-management
Appointment Type: Permanent

 

Job purpose:

Providing analytical support by performing routine and non-routine analyses on Finished Products, Semi-finished products, in-process components, raw materials and packaging materials.

Perform routine maintenance and calibration of the instruments and equipment used in the Laboratory​

 

Key deliverables:

·  The routine analysis of cigarette, tobacco leaf, cutrag and wrapping material samples.
·  Must be competent in all tests and declared competent.
·  The timely preparation of the samples, equipment, reagents and standards for analyses.
·  The timely input of analytical results into the database.
·  Perform analyses according to prescribed test methods and in line with ISO 17025 requirements.
·  Perform daily and routine maintenance on the analytical instruments.
·  Participate in analyses of crosschecks and projects.
·  Perform statistical process control on QA checks performed for each analysis
·  Provide assistance to other sections and departments
·  Refer to Section 12 for ISO 17025 and EHS Responsibilities and Authorities

 

Requirements:

·  A relevant Diploma/Degree in Science/ Chemical Engineering/Analytical Chemistry.
·  Minimum of one-year relevant experience in an analytical laboratory.
·  Good knowledge of chemical testing, analytical equipment (GC and HPLC) and software.
·  Working knowledge of ISO 17025
·  The ability to work to a high level of accuracy and demonstrate good attention to detail.
·  Ability to organise, plan and perform daily work with a minimum of supervision.
·  Be self-driven, motivated and able to work autonomously.
·  Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, and be customer centric.
·  Ability to trouble shoot analytical and equipment issues and solve problems.
·  Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
·  Adequate English verbal and written skills.
·  Proficient in Microsoft applications and laboratory software

 

British American Tobacco is one of the world’s leading multinational companies, with brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries.

We are proud that we are consistently among the top 5 companies on the London Stock Exchange.

Our portfolio includes our world-famous Global Drive Brands – Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall and Rothmans – along with many other leading international brands, such as Vogue, Peter Stuyvesant and State Express 555.

Alongside our traditional tobacco business, we are also developing products that offer consumers potentially less risky alternatives to regular cigarettes. Our Next Generation Products are already leading the way in the Industry of vapour and tobacco heating devices. We continue to develop a solid portfolio of consumer solutions which already include well known global brands like Vype, glo and Voke.

Contractual Legal Entity: BAT SA (Pty) Ltd (ZA11)

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