Quality Lab Analyst – Ethanol & Process QC

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited in Melbourne is seeking a Quality Analyst to support the filling, packaging and distribution of ethanol and solvent products by ensuring laboratory testing and quality control activities are completed safely and accurately. You will work with operations, sales and quality teams to monitor product compliance and maintain equipment.

Essential qualifications include a Certificate III in Laboratory Operations and 2–4 years’ experience in a QC laboratory; experience

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Laboratory Operations is required.
• 2–4 years' experience in a quality control laboratory.
• Experience with GC and UV‑VIS analytical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laboratory testing and quality control activities to ensure product quality requirements are met.
• Conduct quality inspections, sampling, and analysis of finished products, storage tanks, and process materials.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance documentation is accurately maintained.
• Investigate and report product non-conformances, supporting quality management investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote a safe working environment by adhering to health, safety, and environmental requirements and participating in site safety initiatives.
• Conduct reviews of Quality documents when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Operations

Tools

GC

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 2,300+ people during peak/ seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

Wilmar BioEthanol is one of Australia’s leading producers and suppliers of sustainable bioethanol and industrial alcohol products. Operating from our Yarraville facility in Melbourne and supported by Wilmar’s extensive manufacturing and supply network, we supply high-quality ethanol products to a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, industrial and fuel sectors.

At Wilmar BioEthanol, safety, quality, sustainability and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of product quality and regulatory compliance while fostering a workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability and innovation.

As part of our continued growth and commitment to operational excellence, we are seeking a Quality Analyst to join our Yarraville team in Melbourne and contribute to maintaining the integrity of our products, processes and quality systems.

About The Role

As a Quality Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the filling, packaging and distribution of ethanol and solvent products by ensuring all laboratory testing and quality control activities are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. Working closely with operations, sales, and quality teams, you will conduct routine testing, monitor product compliance, maintain laboratory equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform daily laboratory testing and quality control activities to ensure product quality requirements are met.
• Conduct quality inspections, sampling, and analysis of finished products, storage tanks, and process materials.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance documentation is accurately maintained.
• Investigate and report product non-conformances, supporting quality management investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote a safe working environment by adhering to health, safety, and environmental requirements and participating in site safety initiatives.
• Conduct reviews of Quality documents when required.
  
  

About you:

We are looking for someone who brings:

Essential

The successful candidate will have experience working in a quality control laboratory environment, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. You will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Essential requirements include a Certificate III in Laboratory Operations and 2-4 years' experience in a quality control laboratory.

Desirable

• Experience operating and maintaining GC and UV-VIS analytical instruments.
• Previous experience in a hazardous manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, calibration practices, and compliance documentation.
• Experience investigating quality issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory data management systems.
  
  

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.
  
  

Business unit Non seasonal