Forensic Analyst FLC Cape Town

Key Job Responsibility

• Analyse samples:
• Produce analytical results [Toxicology/Food/Blood Alcohol] according to the national norm.
• To complete a sample which entails the extraction, analysis, data interpretation and processing and final result recorded.
• Produce analytical results for prioritized Toxicology/Food/Blood Alcohol cases. Work according to Quality Control Procedures:
• Follow quality control procedures (QC charts completed, results checked as required, take part in proficiency schemes etc.)
• Work according to SOPs of section (complete logbooks, registers etc.)
• Present accurate court testimony.
• To ensure correctness of typed/ LIMS generated report (and statement of compliance for the food section). Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) – health and safety:
• Adhere to the requirements of the safety manual, waste disposal procedures and housekeeping requirements of this Laboratory. Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) – security:
• Maintain integrity of the work done at the Laboratory by following the security procedures. Perform Case Related Administrative related duties:
• Preserve chain of evidence of samples and accompanying documentation.
• Process raw data using various pre-installed software packages.
• Compile a case file and submit it to the supervisor/mentor to check the correctness of results.
• Ensure correctness of reports. 

Minimum requirements & key competency

• BSc degree with Chemistry as a major subject or Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (NQF 6).
• Driver’s License.
• 2 (two) years working experience.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of analytical equipment such as a gas chromatograph, high performance liquid chromatograph, mass spectrometer, ion chromatograph, spectrophotometer, atomic absorption spectrometer.
• Rudimentary computer literacy (spreadsheets, databases, word processors).
• Sound and in-depth knowledge of analyses of biological fluids in terms of the Criminal Procedures Act 51 of 1977, as well as foodstuffs and cosmetics in terms of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, Act 54 of 1972.
• Health and Safety Act.
• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Facilitation and Presentation skills.
• Research and Report writing skills.
• Liaison skills.
• Analytical skills.