Chemist (Pesticides)
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Job type
- Contract
- Occupation
- Engineering, Science & Manufacturing
- Location
- Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, PK
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 23, 2027
About this role
This position is being recruited by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of the National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA). NAFSA is being established as a strategic national initiative to strengthen Pakistan’s agri-trade ecosystem through enhanced regulatory oversight, facilitation, and modernization of food safety and trade processes. The Main Responsibilities
Conduct pesticide formulation, residue, and quality analysis in accordance with validated analytical methods and laboratory SOPs.
Apply QA/QC procedures, maintain analytical records, and ensure traceability of results and sample chain of custody.
Prepare analytical results, laboratory reports, and supporting documentation for regulatory use and enforcement support.
Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, calibration records, and safety protocols.
Support sample management, testing schedules, and timely reporting to operational and registration units.
Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the reporting officer in support of NAFSA’s mandate.
Requirements
Education:
- M.Sc. in Chemistry (Organic/Analytical) (Minimum sixteen years of education) OR B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Chemistry (sixteen–eighteen years) or equivalent.
Experience
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in pesticide analysis, residue testing, or laboratory QA/QC.
Working knowledge of validated analytical methods and laboratory documentation standards.
Strong attention to detail and integrity.