Senior Analytical Scientist

Job description

[What the role is] The Senior Analytical Scientist will be involved in laboratory activities, lead research and development, and support the quality assurance activities as required or assigned. [What you will be working on] Technical Duties: (a)To provide quality examination and reporting of routine/non-routine samples and seizure exhibits in a timely manner. (b) To supervise and provide advice to junior scientists and laboratory officers on standard and investigative cases, ensuring cases meet turn-around-time (TAT) (c) To lead assigned research and development projects, and carry out method optimisation and validation studies. (d) To review and improve testing procedures, quality control measures, and work processes to optimize throughput whilst maintaining analytical integrity. (e) To provide expert testimony in court. Quality Assurance Duties: (a) Support QA programme required for the testing of samples (b) Support the maintenance, calibration and qualification of instruments and equipment (c) Record keeping for key quality activities (d) Prepare SOPs and Lab Manuals Management/ Other Duties: (a) Lead/contribute to assigned work groups (b) Participate in cross-functional or external collaborations (c) To represent the lab at workgroup meets, where necessary [What we are looking for] Strong background in Chemistry or related field. Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience. Able to work independently, as well as in a team Has leadership attributes Good analytical and organisational skills Ability to multi-task and work independently under tight timelines Able to work effectively with people from different backgrounds Highly motivated with strong desire to protect public health and safety Knowledge in Python programming and scripting languages would be advantageous