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

Core 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

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