Analytical Chemist: Field & Lab, Mine Safety & Innovation

Queensland Government; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government’s Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station (Simtars) seeks an Analytical Chemist to apply chemistry expertise across Queensland’s mining industry. You’ll analyze mine gas samples, develop analytical methods, and support quality systems while providing technical advice to clients and stakeholders.

This role blends laboratory work with field duties, offering travel to mine sites and opportunities to contribute to research that improves mine safety.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in chemistry, applied science or a related discipline.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and gas chromatography is highly regarded.
• Willingness to travel regularly and work in mining environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyse mine gas samples and develop analytical methods.
• Support quality systems and deliver training.
• Provide technical advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Travel to mine sites and participate in industry projects.
• Contribute to research activities to improve mine safety.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Gas chromatography

Laboratory analysis

Quality systems

Technical report writing

Field work

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Applied Science degree

Tools

Gas chromatography

GC instrumentation (e.g., GC/MS)

Job description

Queensland Government’s Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station (Simtars) seeks an Analytical Chemist to apply chemistry expertise across Queensland’s mining industry. You’ll analyze mine gas samples, develop analytical methods, and support quality systems while providing technical advice to clients and stakeholders.

This role blends laboratory work with field duties, offering travel to mine sites and opportunities to contribute to research that improves mine safety.