Senior Chemist

Overview

Element is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead in LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS operations. Key responsibilities include developing and validating methods, maintaining ISO 17025:2017 standards, managing analytical projects, ensuring safety, and contributing to team training.

This position will be based in Dammam, KSA

Responsibilities

• The candidate must be able to handle and operate various chromatographic systems, essential to have extensive LC-MS/MS experience is essential, with the ideal candidate also familiar with GC-MS/MS
• Conduct routine maintenance on the chromatographic systems
• Ideal candidate would also have experience of method development and validation of pesticides in environmental matrices
• Prepare and implement new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including conducting method validation and appropriate qualification activities for the aforementioned techniques
• Maintain the implemented ISO 17025:2017 quality management system and identify opportunities for improvement within the assigned scope of work
• Handle and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and implement corrective and preventive measures
• Contribute to the training and supervision of chemists and technicians within the department
• Execute complex, multifaceted analytical projects in support of client needs
• Follow all safety requirements, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
• Support other aspects of instrumental organic analytical testing
• Manage assigned duties efficiently to meet the company’s Turnaround Time (TAT) requirements for reporting
• Demonstrates expertise in the analysis of data, from the qualitative to the rigorously statistical, strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Reporting to the Laboratory Manager to support the laboratory’s organic chemistry businesses
• Adhering to the company's Health & Safety and Quality standards and laboratory Practices are mandatory
  
  

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Skills / Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with excellent organizational and communication skills with an ability to work under pressure
• Must be a flexible, adaptable, self-driven team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be fluent in both oral and written English
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (LIMS)
• Proficiency in chromatographic techniques, specifically LC-MS/MS, is mandatory with proficiency in GC-MS/MS desirable
• Strong background and comprehensive understanding of organic extraction procedures, specifically SPE for ultra-trace level analysis of pesticides and organic contaminants
• Experience with commercial testing laboratories is highly advantageous
• Capable of working independently under minimal supervision. Education and Experience
• Typical educational requirements are B.Sc and/or M.Sc. in Chemistry
• 5+ years’ hands one experience s for the analysis of pesticides in soil and waters
• Handlining of equipment trouble shooting
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques demonstrated through a combination of industry and academic performance
• Should be proficient in ISO-17025:2017 laboratory quality management system
  
  

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.