Midrand: SENIOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY-MASS SPECTROMETRY (GC-MS) ANALYST. posted by PAR EXCELLANCE

BTech/BSc/MS./PhD Chemistry; Comp.Lit. Eight (8) + years exp in analysing chemical composition of flavours & fragrances, understand different columns used in GC-MS/operate/maintain GC-MS & Flame Ionisation Detector (FID),incl. calibration/consumables/ troubleshooting/interpret chromatograms/ identify compounds /understand flavour/fragrance chemistry/raw materials/their properties. Able to give meticulous attention to detail/be able to troubleshoot instrument issues/ solve analytical problems/have communication/report writing skills / effectively liaise technical teams/present findings. Must extract/ purify/prepare flavour/ fragrance samples for GC-MS analysis, incl. solvent extraction/solid phase microextraction (SPME)/analyse chromatograms/ identify and quantify volatile compounds/interpret spectral data using spectral libraries and retention indices. Ensure all laboratory practices adhere to safety guidelines and quality standards. Work closely with technical teams/ Flavourists/Perfumers/provide rational results/analytical support for product development/quality control/ regulatory compliance. Prepare detailed reports on analytical findings/ document procedures/maintain accurate records of all analyses. Midrand. H0401