Analytical Scientist (12 months fixed term) | ICP-OES & ICP-MS knowledge

Blackmores; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Sonder assistance program

Community leave

Job summary

Blackmores in Melbourne is seeking an Analytical Scientist to lead ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS testing within a GMP‑regulated Quality Control laboratory.

Role focuses on raw materials, in‑process samples and finished products, maintaining calibration programs and ensuring data integrity and compliance across the lab.

Qualifications

• Degree in science with analytical chemistry background.
• Proven ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS experience in industry.
• Experience with GMP/GLP environments and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform ICP/Mineral testing of materials and products.
• Maintain calibration, verification and maintenance programs.
• Investigate OOS results and participate in CAPAs and changes.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance across the lab.
• Collaborate with QC team and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Skills

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

Troubleshooting

Data integrity

Analytical chemistry

Education

Degree in science

Tools

ICP instruments

Job description

Analytical Scientist (12 months fixed term) | ICP-OES & ICP-MS knowledge

We're looking for a hands‑on Analytical Scientist with demonstrated technical experience in ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS who can hit the ground running in a fast‑paced, GMP‑regulated Quality Control environment.

This is not a role for someone with just academic exposure. We're seeking an individual with proven industry experience performing routine and complex mineral analysis, troubleshooting instruments, investigating atypical results, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and data integrity.

Purpose of role:

The purpose of this role is to support the ICP/Mineral Unit within the Quality Control department by ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products in accordance with GMP, GLP, and Blackmores Group quality standards. This includes performing ICP and mineral analyses, maintaining laboratory equipment and calibration programs, investigating out‑of‑specification (OOS) results, and contributing to the integrity, consistency, and traceability of all quality data generated within the laboratory.

The role plays a critical part in safeguarding product quality and consumer safety by ensuring materials and products meet predefined specifications while supporting continuous improvement, compliance, risk management, change control, and quality system activities.

This role reports to the ICP/Mineral Unit Leader and will be working fully onsite at our Braeside Manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform ICP/Mineral Testing: Conduct ICP and mineral analysis of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products accurately and efficiently, ensuring all testing is completed within agreed timelines and with minimal analyst NRFT.
• Maintain Quality and Compliance Standards: Ensure all testing activities are performed in accordance with GMP, GLP, EHS requirements, and Blackmores Group Quality Systems, maintaining the highest standards of data integrity and compliance.
• Manage Laboratory Equipment and Documentation: Maintain laboratory instruments through routine calibration, verification, and preventative maintenance, and ensure all associated documentation, SOPs, work instructions, methods forms, and validation documents are current and compliant.
• Support Investigations and Quality Systems Activities: Participate in investigations relating to OOS results, Operational Events, CAPAs, Customer Complaints, Change Controls, Risk Assessments, and other quality and compliance‑related activities, providing technical expertise and support.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence: Identify and implement opportunities to improve laboratory processes, systems, efficiency, and compliance while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the Quality Control function.
• Collaborate and Communicate Effectively: Work closely with QC colleagues, Team Leaders, and cross‑functional stakeholders to communicate testing progress, technical issues, atypical results, risks, and priorities, ensuring effective team performance and achievement of business objectives.

Who are you?

• Degree qualifications in science with a background in analytical chemistry.
• Prior work experience with demonstrated knowledge in various analytical techniques and instrument troubleshooting with experience in ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS.
• Industry exposure to pharmaceuticals with a focus on health and nutrition products.
• Understanding of the Code of GMP / GLP will be an added advantage
• Enjoy working in a high pressure and fast paced work environment within the Quality Control Laboratory where the noise level is low to medium and include wearing required PPE and manual handling work.

What we offer:

• Great benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to free and discounted products and additional leave for your wellbeing
• Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance program
• Opportunities to support your local community through paid community leave