Analyst Level I

Merieux Nutrisciences; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Merieux Nutrisciences in West Melbourne, Australia, seeks three Analyst Level I to join our Chemistry team. The role involves executing core preparation techniques, operating basic lab equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety systems. Diploma or Degree in Science is required; hands-on lab experience is desirable.

Application close date: 27 October 2026. Candidates will handle sample preparation, weigh samples, operate autoclaves, and use LIMS/Labware to

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Science or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment desirable.
• Demonstrable knowledge of WHS requirements in a laboratory.
• Clear written and verbal communication, professionalism in interactions.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain laboratory glassware and plastics to ensure readiness and prevent contamination.
• Prepare chemical reagents and set up equipment for media preparation; dispense media and cap tubes.
• Receive, log, and prepare incoming test samples according to standard procedures.
• Accurately weigh samples and process test portions using homogenisation techniques.
• Safely operate autoclaves for sterilization, media prep and waste management.
• Contribute to meeting laboratory quality objectives and maintain high standards.
• Follow established test methods and SOPs for daily tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked lab environment and sanitize as needed.
• Use LIMS/Labware to log workflows and print sample labels.
• Work safely in accordance with health, safety and environmental protocols.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

WHS knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Science

Tools

LIMS/Labware

Job description

As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 27 countries, we offer to our customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years.If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment,join us!

We are looking for three Analysts in West Melbourne, Australia.

We are seeking anenthusiastic and multi-tasking three team members to join our Chemistry team asAnalyst Level I at our West Melbourne Site. The role involves executing corepreparation techniques, operating basic laboratory equipment, maintaininglaboratory cleanliness and functionality, and ensuring compliance with qualityand safety systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Clean andmaintain laboratory glassware and plastics to ensure operational readinessand prevent contamination.
• Preparechemical reagents, set up equipment for media preparation, accuratelydispense media into vessels, and cap tubes.
• Receive,log, and prepare incoming test samples strictly according to standardsample handling procedures.
• Accuratelyweigh samples and process test portions using homogenisation techniques.
• Safelyoperate autoclaves for sterilization, media preparation, and wastemanagement procedures.
• Activelycontribute to meeting laboratory quality objectives and maintaining highoperational standards
• Strictlyfollow established test methods and standard operating procedures for alldaily tasks
• Maintain thelaboratory fit for purpose by keeping work areas clean, organized,stocked, and sanitized.
• Uselaboratory application software and LIMS/Labware to log workflows andprint sample labels
• Always Worksafely in full accordance with workplace health, safety, and environmentalprotocols
• Indicativepreparation and basic testing skills used at this level include printinglabels from labware, using pipettes, using weigh balances, preparingworking solutions, homogenising samples, measuring pH, basic testing(automated/semi-automated), aseptic technique.

YOUR PROFILE

Diploma orDegree in Science or a related discipline Hands-onexperience in a laboratory environment (desirable) Demonstrableknowledge of WHS requirements within a laboratory Quality-focusedwith strong attention to detail skills. Clearwritten and verbal communication, ensuring clarity, professionalism, andeffectiveness in all interactions with internal teams. Ability toprioritise tasks to meet daily deadlines Ability towork collaboratively within a team environment Continuousimprovement mindset with the ability to identify and enhance internalprocesses

WHY JOIN US?

• Because you would contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term and visionary shareholders.
• Because you would have an impact on our strategic pillars that build on 50 years of experience and expertise.
• Because you would be part of a community of anenthusiastic and skilled group of people who love co-building together and serving a purpose bigger than them.
• Because you would be welcome as you are, in a diverse and open-minded environment that is rich in our singularities and differences.
• Because you would grow in an international group of more than 8200 fantastic team members, with plenty of opportunities to learn and share.

Application close Tuesday, 27 October 2026.