Analytical Chemist

On Q Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge cancer tech

Cross-functional exposure

Collaborative environment

Growth-stage company

Job summary

On Q Recruitment is partnering with an innovative Australian medical technology company to support analytical development and characterization across research, manufacturing and quality operations.

You will develop and transfer analytical methods, perform testing of polymers and magnetic nanoparticles, and contribute to regulatory submissions while working in a collaborative, GMP-regulated environment. For a confidential discussion, please email Grace Bitodi.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience in regulated GMP/pharma/biotech/medical devices.
• Hands-on HPLC expertise essential.
• Experience in analytical method development or quality control.
• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES is a plus.
• Collaborative mindset across R&D, manufacturing and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, transfer and validate analytical methods for product development and regulatory programs.
• Perform analytical characterisation of polymers, magnetic nanoparticles and related materials.
• Conduct routine and non-routine testing to support R&D, manufacturing and batch release.
• Operate, calibrate, and qualify laboratory instrumentation.
• Support GMP laboratory activities, SOP development and quality system compliance.
• Analyse data and prepare technical reports and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate testing with external labs and service providers.
• Contribute across projects during clinical development to commercialisation and scale-up.

Skills

GMP experience

Analytical method development

Data interpretation

Troubleshooting

Collaborative mindset

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

NMR

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Job description

Join an innovative Australian medical technology company developing breakthrough cancer surgery solutions that have the potential to improve patient outcomes worldwide. Working as part of a close-knit and highly collaborative team, you will play a key role in supporting the development, scale-up and manufacture of a novel nanoparticle-based technology currently progressing through clinical trials and towards commercialisation.

About the Role

You will support analytical development and characterisation activities across research, manufacturing and quality operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, transferring and validating analytical methods to support product development and regulatory programmes
• Performing analytical characterisation of polymers, magnetic nanoparticles and related materials.
• Conducting routine and non-routine testing to support R&D, manufacturing and batch release activities.
• Operating, maintaining, calibrating and qualifying laboratory instrumentation.
• Supporting GMP laboratory activities, SOP development and quality system compliance.
• Analysing data and preparing technical reports, certificates of analysis and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Coordinating testing activities with external laboratories and service providers.
• Contributing across multiple projects as the business transitions from clinical development towards commercialisation and manufacturing scale-up.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and qualifications:

• MSc or PhD qualifications in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience working within regulated laboratory environments, ideally GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device settings.
• Strong hands-on HPLC experience is essential.
• Experience in analytical method development and/or quality control.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills.
• Excellent data interpretation and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to techniques such as NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES will be highly regarded.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute across R&D, manufacturing support and quality activities.

Why Join?

• Be part of a company developing cutting-edge cancer surgery technology.
• Gain exposure across R&D, analytical development, manufacturing and quality functions.
• Work alongside passionate scientists and engineers in a highly collaborative environment where ideas are valued and contributions have a direct impact.
• Join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of product development and commercialisation.

If you are looking for a role where you can apply your analytical expertise while contributing to the development of life-changing medical technology, we would love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation about the role, please email Grace Bitodi, [e-mail].