Laboratory Analyst

Work Initiatives; Sarina; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support the BioEthanol business at Sarina. Reporting to the Environment and Quality Supervisor, you will perform laboratory testing, maintain equipment, document results and provide technical support to production operations.

You will contribute to continuous improvement, compliance initiatives and R&D projects, while ensuring product quality meets specifications and maintaining Certificates of Compliance and Analysis as required.

Qualifications

• Holds a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or equivalent.
• Experience in a laboratory environment with hands-on operation of lab instruments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities for quality-related issues.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with operations, quality and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing and analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products to ensure quality specs.
• Monitor, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments (GC, HPLC, ICP, UV-VIS).
• Investigate quality issues, support corrective actions and assist in solving production problems.
• Prepare laboratory reports, maintain records and issue Certificates of Compliance and Analysis as required.
• Support bulk shipments, environmental sampling, quality inspections and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Effective communicator

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Tools

GC

HPLC

ICP

UV-VIS

Job description

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.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.