Senior Organic Analyst – GC-MS/MS & LC-MS/MS Lead

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources; Ryde; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources in North Ryde, NSW seeks an Organic Senior Analyst to lead a team performing trace organic residue testing across environmental, food and pharmaceutical samples. The role requires advanced GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS techniques and strong leadership.

You will supervise analysts, develop methods, and interpret data to deliver robust results in a compliant laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in organic residue analysis using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS.
• Experience supervising, training staff, and managing workflows.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and provide actionable conclusions.
• Knowledge of QA/QC in a NATA accredited lab.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts to oversee trace organic residues testing across diverse samples.
• Develop and validate methods using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS.
• Provide technical advice and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

Skills

Organic residue analysis

QA/QC knowledge

Method development

Supervising staff

Analytical problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

GC-MS/MS

LC-MS/MS

NATA accreditation

Job description

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources in North Ryde, NSW seeks an Organic Senior Analyst to lead a team performing trace organic residue testing across environmental, food and pharmaceutical samples. The role requires advanced GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS techniques and strong leadership.

You will supervise analysts, develop methods, and interpret data to deliver robust results in a compliant laboratory environment.