Analytical Chemist — GC-MS/HPLC/ICP-MS | ISO Lab

Provectus Algae; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Room to grow your skills

Small, technically strong team

Regular team events

Based in Noosa, Queensland

Job summary

Provectus Algae, based in Noosa, Queensland, seeks an Analytical Chemist to conduct routine testing and instrument analyses (GC-MS, HPLC, ICP-MS) in a laboratory working toward ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with NATA.

The role is bench-based, focusing on sample prep, standards and QC, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both in a team and independently after training.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in chemistry, analytical chemistry or a related discipline.
• 3 or more years of routine analytical testing within a NATA-accredited laboratory, ideally 4 or more.
• Hands-on experience with GC-MS, HPLC and ICP-MS, including the associated sample preparation and quality control procedures.
• Able and willing to perform sustained, repetitive bench work with consistent attention to detail.
• Able to safely lift and move laboratory supplies and equipment weighing up to 15 kg, using appropriate manual handling techniques and aids where required.
• Organised and reliable, works well in a team, and able to work independently once trained.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine sample preparation, extraction, dilution and instrumental analysis to approved methods.
• Prepare standards, reagents and quality control samples.
• Operate GC-MS, HPLC and ICP-MS instruments, including routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Assess results against quality control criteria and report any deviation or out-of-specification result to the Senior Analytical Chemist straight away.
• Log and track samples, and keep accurate, traceable records at the time the work is done, following approved laboratory procedures.
• Complete daily housekeeping, including cleaning benches and equipment, washing glassware, disposing of waste and organising supplies.
• Manage your daily workload to meet turnaround times while maintaining accuracy and safe work practices.
• Follow the laboratory’s quality system and support its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, including training, competency checks and audit preparation.
• Follow our WHS procedures, use safe chemical and manual handling practices, and report incidents and near misses.

Skills

Analytical testing

GC-MS operation

HPLC operation

ICP-MS operation

Quality control

Laboratory safety

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Organised

Manual handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or analytical chemistry

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC

ICP-MS

Job description

Provectus Algae, based in Noosa, Queensland, seeks an Analytical Chemist to conduct routine testing and instrument analyses (GC-MS, HPLC, ICP-MS) in a laboratory working toward ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with NATA.

The role is bench-based, focusing on sample prep, standards and QC, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work both in a team and independently after training.