Analytical Chemist: Patulin Testing & Instrument Specialist

Westgate Labs Pty Ltd; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration packages

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities inthe

Job summary

Westgate Labs Pty Ltd in Australia invites an Analytical Chemist to join our ISO/17025 and OECD GLP compliant laboratory. You will conduct on-site testing, perform sample preparation, and help ensure safe, efficient lab operation.

Responsibilities include Patulin testing in Apples and Pear juices weekly, instrument calibration, maintaining calibration records, and generating analytical reports and SOPs. Applicants should have a B.Sc in Chemistry or equivalent and be proficient with LC/MS, GC/MS

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, B.SC in chemistry (or other scientific streams) or extensive experience in a laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 and OECD GLP standard will be highly regarded.
• Proficient computer software literacy.
• Ability to create analytical reports SOP’s and methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and testing procedures under the guidance of our Laboratory Manager.
• Patulin testing in Apples and Pear juices and purees weekly.
• Operate, calibrate, and conduct routine maintenance of analytical instruments with a high degree of precision.
• Maintain calibration records, analytical results, test reports, and maintenance records for NATA and OECD GLP compliance.
• Safely operate plant sampling stations within the Laboratory.

Skills

Proficient computer literacy

Report writing (SOPs)

Education

B.Sc in Chemistry or related

Tools

LC/MS

GC/MS

UHPLC

ICP-OES

Spectrophotometer

Auto titrators

LC

Job description

Westgate Labs Pty Ltd in Australia invites an Analytical Chemist to join our ISO/17025 and OECD GLP compliant laboratory. You will conduct on-site testing, perform sample preparation, and help ensure safe, efficient lab operation.

Responsibilities include Patulin testing in Apples and Pear juices weekly, instrument calibration, maintaining calibration records, and generating analytical reports and SOPs. Applicants should have a B.Sc in Chemistry or equivalent and be proficient with LC/MS, GC/MS