Analytical Chemist – HPLC/GC-MS in R&D Lab

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Palmwoods; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a resourceful laboratory technician to support the analytical chemistry program in Palmwoods. You will perform routine chemical and physical testing on herbs, spices, and raw materials, while aiding method development and data analysis under senior supervision.

The role requires hands-on experience with GC-MS, HPLC-UV/Vis-FLD, and automated titrators, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration across QA, Operations, and NPD

Qualifications

• Experience in analytical chemistry laboratory settings.
• Proactive about safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical testing on samples (herbs, spices, raw materials, finished goods).
• Conduct product development testing (moisture, texture, wet chemistry).
• Provide analytical support to cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, QA, Agronomy).
• Report analytical data and raise non-conformances.
• Identify improvements to lab methodologies and workflows.
• Support day-to-day lab operations (calibration, reagents, maintenance).

Skills

GC-MS

HPLC-UV/Vis-FLD

Automated titrator

Analytical chemistry

Safety-focused

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

GC-MS

HPLC-UV/Vis-FLD

Automated titrator

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a resourceful laboratory technician to support the analytical chemistry program in Palmwoods. You will perform routine chemical and physical testing on herbs, spices, and raw materials, while aiding method development and data analysis under senior supervision.

The role requires hands-on experience with GC-MS, HPLC-UV/Vis-FLD, and automated titrators, with a focus on safety, accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration across QA, Operations, and NPD