R&D Analytical Chemist

On Q Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

On Q Recruitment is seeking an Analytical Chemist for an innovative Australian medical technology company in Adelaide. You will support analytical development, method validation, and manufacturing-scale activities across R&D, manufacturing and quality operations.

The role involves characterising polymers and magnetic nanoparticles, performing routine testing, and coordinating external labs to drive product development toward commercialization.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience in GMP, pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device labs.
• Strong hands-on HPLC experience.
• Experience in analytical method development and/or quality control.
• Strong troubleshooting and data interpretation skills.
• Exposure to NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES is highly regarded.
• Collaborative mindset across R&D, manufacturing and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, transfer and validate analytical methods for product development.
• Characterise polymers, magnetic nanoparticles and related materials.
• Perform routine and non-routine testing supporting R&D, manufacturing and batch release.
• Maintain, calibrate and qualify laboratory instrumentation.
• Support GMP activities, SOPs and quality systems.
• Prepare technical reports and certificates of analysis for regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate testing with external labs and service providers.
• Contribute across projects during scale-up toward commercialization.

Skills

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Collaborative mindset

Regulated environment experience

Education

MSc or PhD in Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

NMR

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Job description

Join an innovative Australian medical technology company developing breakthrough cancer surgery solutions that have the potential to improve patient outcomes worldwide. Working as part of a closeknit and highly collaborative team, you will play a key role in supporting the development, scale-up and manufacture of a novel nanoparticle-based technology currently progressing through clinical trials and towards commercialisation.

This is a unique opportunity for an analytical chemist who enjoys variety and wants to work across analytical testing, method development, manufacturing support, quality control and product development in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

You will support analytical development and characterisation activities across research, manufacturing and quality operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, transferring and validating analytical methods to support product development and regulatory programmes
• Performing analytical characterisation of polymers, magnetic nanoparticles and related materials.
• Conducting routine and non-routine testing to support R&D, manufacturing and batch release activities.
• Operating, maintaining, calibrating and qualifying laboratory instrumentation.
• Supporting GMP laboratory activities, SOP development and quality system compliance.
• Analysing data and preparing technical reports, certificates of analysis and documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Coordinating testing activities with external laboratories and service providers.
• Contributing across multiple projects as the business transitions from clinical development towards commercialisation and manufacturing scale-up.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and qualifications:

• MSc or PhD qualifications in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience working within regulated laboratory environments, ideally GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device settings.
• Strong hands‑on HPLC experience is essential.
• Experience in analytical method development and/or quality control.
• Strong trouble‑shooting skills.
• Excellent data interpretation and problem‑solving skills
• Exposure to techniques such as NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES will be highly regarded.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute across R&D, manufacturing support and quality activities.

Why Join?

• Be part of a company developing cutting‑edge cancer surgery technology.
• Gain exposure across R&D, analytical development, manufacturing and quality functions.
• Work alongside passionate scientists and engineers in a highly collaborative environment where ideas are valued and contributions have a direct impact.
• Join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of product development and commercialisation.