HPLC Analyst - Food & Pharma QC Lab

ALS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the TheFood & Pharmaceutical laboratory in Rydalmere (NSW). The role is permanent and full-time, with hours 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, to prepare samples and ensure timely, accurate results.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related science qualification, have at least 1 year in a commercial lab, and demonstrate safety, organisational, and strong numerical skills, with a focus on quality and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a laboratory certificate or qualification in science, preferably chemistry.
• 1 year experience in a commercial, client-focused chemistry laboratory
• An understanding of safety precautions necessary while working with samples of unknown hazard
• Good chemical knowledge
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong internal customer focus
• Team orientated
• Strong focus on quality
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Processing and analysing samples within holding times, maintaining a high-quality standard.
• Organising designated tasks to maximise daily efficiencies.
• Raising anomalies in results, sample type, sample matrix interference section Team Leader or Supervisor for investigation.
• Performing housekeeping duties as required.
• Calibrating equipment as required by the Section Team Leader and/or the QC Coordinator.
• Performing calculations as required when conducting analytical preparations.
• Controlling consumable stock required for the tasks performed.
• Completing proficiency activities as required at applicable sites.
• Other duties, as requested, relating to this position.

Skills

Lab skills

Analytical chemistry

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Team player

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Client service

Education

Laboratory certificate/qualification in science (preferably chemistry)

Job description

ALS is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the TheFood & Pharmaceutical laboratory in Rydalmere (NSW). The role is permanent and full-time, with hours 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, to prepare samples and ensure timely, accurate results.

Ideal candidates hold a chemistry-related science qualification, have at least 1 year in a commercial lab, and demonstrate safety, organisational, and strong numerical skills, with a focus on quality and client service.