Senior Chemist - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Performs advanced chemical testing, direct and supervise laboratory activities of chemists and environmental technicians. Review test results and prepares test reports. Perform method development / method validation studies.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plan and distributes works to authorized chemists, supervises working areas and ensures that all tests are carried out as per required standard test methods and SOPs and as per Customers’ requirements.
• Assist Department Manager / Section Head in communication with customers to discuss work related issues and work progress.
• Performs advanced chemical tests assigned to him / her in accordance with relevant standards / SOPs in expedient, quality conscious manner. Ensure that the test data is recorded accurately in accordance with related test methods and SOPs
• Checking of laboratory worksheets of other chemists for accuracy of data entry and calculations before their submission to the Section Head / Senior Chemical / Environmental Engineer / concerned engineer for reporting.
• Upon an authorization by Department Manager : preparation and initial checking of test reports prior to their submission for approval by the Technical Section Head / Department Manager.
• Participate in the review, data generation and / or writing of technical documents such as SOPs, development and validation of new test methods. Develop method validation or verification plans, perform method validation experiments, and generate method validation or verification reports.
• Ensure implementation of in process quality assurance programs as defined in related standard methods / SOPs, review quality control data, detect trends, investigate any outlying data and in coordination with the Direct Supervisor, propose and apply required corrective actions.
• Provide technical support and conduct technical training and orientation training of chemists and technicians. Supports the Department Manager in the authorization of chemists to perform accredited tests / activities.
• Monitors the stock of reagents and certified reference materials and ensure they are maintained in required quantity and within their expiration date.
• Contacts suppliers to collect offers for reagents and consumables, assists Department Manager in preparation of related purchase orders.
• Follow up the requirements for good housekeeping.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation in good working order, including appropriate procedures for usage, clean-up, calibration and maintenance. Inform Direct Supervisor for any repair when required.
• Implement ACES Quality Management System requirements.
• Implements the requirements of ACES HSE Management system including using of appropriate protective tools and safe work with and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.

Reporting To :

This position will directly report to the Lab Supervisor.

Job Requirements :

Education & Experience :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Why work for ACES?

At ACES, we believe in potential. We strive to create a work environment that is professionally stimulating, intellectually challenging, and personally rewarding.

ACES is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified, motivated staff who can support our clients effectively on projects throughout the Middle East. We are involved in a wide array of projects, large and small, in various markets. Our extensive portfolio provides numerous opportunities for our staff to improve their skills and to meet new challenges.

ACES has a diverse employee base, made up of individuals with widely varying backgrounds who are at different stages of their professional careers. They share a common goal : serving our clients according to the highest standards of excellence.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At ACES, sustainability is integrated into our daily operations and strategic direction, guided by the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard. We maintain a fully digitized, paperless environment to reduce our ecological footprint, while our Board and executive management have embedded environmental sustainability into our governance framework. We actively seek environmentally conscious talent and provide ongoing training and awareness programs to empower employees, along with opportunities to contribute to sustainability initiatives and projects.

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