Laboratory Analyst

Wilmar BioEthanol; Sarina; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wilmar Sugar Australia is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support the BioEthanol business at Sarina. You will perform laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, ensuring quality aligns with specifications.

You will maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments (GC, HPLC, ICP, UV–VIS), investigate quality issues, and prepare reports. Collaboration with production and technical teams is essential to drive continuous improvement and compliance.

Formación

• Highly analytical and detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across operations, quality and technical teams.
• Experience operating and maintaining laboratory instruments in a professional setting.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Monitor, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment, including GC, HPLC, ICP, and UV-VIS systems.
• Investigate product quality issues, support corrective actions, and assist in resolving production and quality-related problems.
• Prepare laboratory reports, maintain accurate records, and issue Certificates of Compliance and Analysis as required.
• Support bulk shipments, environmental sampling, quality inspections, and continuous improvement activities across the site.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Educación

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Herramientas

GC

HPLC

ICP

UV-VIS

Descripción del empleo

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

About the Role

The Laboratory Analyst plays a key role in supporting the quality and operational performance of the BioEthanol business at Sarina. Reporting to the Environment and Quality Supervisor, this position is responsible for conducting laboratory testing and analysis, ensuring product quality meets specification requirements, maintaining laboratory equipment and documentation, investigating quality issues, and providing technical support to production operations. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, compliance activities, and research and development projects as required.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Monitor, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment, including GC, HPLC, ICP, and UV-VIS systems.
• Investigate product quality issues, support corrective actions, and assist in resolving production and quality-related problems.
• Prepare laboratory reports, maintain accurate records, and issue Certificates of Compliance and Analysis as required.
• Support bulk shipments, environmental sampling, quality inspections, and continuous improvement activities across the site.About you:

• You hold a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or a similar qualification and have experience working in a laboratory environment.
• You have hands‑on experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, particularly GC, HPLC, ICP, and UV-VIS equipment.
• You are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy identifying and solving complex technical or quality-related issues.
• You are an effective communicator who can collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders across operations, quality, and technical teams.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

About Us

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.

About the Role

The Laboratory Analyst plays a key role in supporting the quality and operational performance of the BioEthanol business at Sarina. Reporting to the Environment and Quality Supervisor, this position is responsible for conducting laboratory testing and analysis, ensuring product quality meets specification requirements, maintaining laboratory equipment and documentation, investigating quality issues, and providing technical support to production operations. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, compliance activities, and research and development projects as required.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Monitor, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment, including GC, HPLC, ICP, and UV-VIS systems.
• Investigate product quality issues, support corrective actions, and assist in resolving production and quality-related problems.
• Prepare laboratory reports, maintain accurate records, and issue Certificates of Compliance and Analysis as required.
• Support bulk shipments, environmental sampling, quality inspections, and continuous improvement activities across the site.About you:

• You hold a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or a similar qualification and have experience working in a laboratory environment.
• You have hands‑on experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, particularly GC, HPLC, ICP, and UV-VIS equipment.
• You are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy identifying and solving complex technical or quality-related issues.
• You are an effective communicator who can collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders across operations, quality, and technical teams.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Recruitment Process

Applications are assessed independently and on their individual merits against the requirements of the advertised role.

As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be required to –

• Complete interviews, assessments, reference checks and verification of qualifications, licences and work rights.
• Successful candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete any role-specific pre‑employment checks, which may include a pre‑employment medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening).
• A National Police Check and other compliance requirements.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the job ads expiry, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We encourage you to apply for future opportunities with Wilmar that align with your skills and experience.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.