Laboratory Analyst

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited; Sarina; Presencial; AUD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited in Sarina, Queensland, is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support the BioEthanol quality and operations. You will conduct laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, ensuring compliance with specifications and maintaining documentation.

You will operate GC, HPLC, ICP and UV-VIS systems, calibrate instruments, investigate quality issues, prepare reports, and contribute to continuous improvement and environmental safety at the site.

Formación

• You hold a Certificate III in Laboratory Skills and have experience working in a laboratory environment.

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

Lab testing

Quality control

Educación

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Herramientas

GC

HPLC

ICP

UV-VIS

Descripción del empleo

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.

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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