MSc Student – Analytic Services: (3 Years Fixed Term Contract) (Irene (Ap)) needed at Arc South Africa

Description

• Undertakes original research that includes developing and confirming highly sensitive, reliable assay methodologies for the rapid and accurate analysis of mycotoxins in milk and milk products.
• Responsible for conducting analytical method development, validation and sample analysis using UHPLC-MS/MS for quantitative analysis of mycotoxins in milk and milk products.
• Applies and interprets scientific theories, concepts, techniques, and regulatory requirements in analytical and mass spectrometry studies and accepts leadership role in developing scientific approaches.
• Prepares SOPs and other documents such as validation protocols, validation reports, and data reports for testing results
• Share responsibility for lab management duties and performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with SHE/OHS policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Honours in chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct research at postgraduate level.
• 1 or more years’ experience using analytical techniques, with proven hands-on experience with liquid chromatography with tandem-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
• experience in analytical method development, validation, analysis, and sample preparation (such as milk, cheese, yogurt).
• The ideal candidate will also have experience in gas chromatography (GC), food sample analysis, and ELISA assays.
• Experience in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment preferred
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must be a South African citizen.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 JULY 2025