Validation Physicist: Calibration & Instrumentation

ThermoFisher Scientific; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia is seeking a Validation Physicist to join the Validation Team, supporting Process Analytics Instrumentation and calibration activities across factory and field settings.

You will generate calibration models for PGNAA analysers, conduct feasibility studies, improve analysis tools, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001. Some out-of-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physics or related field is required.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical methods is preferred.
• Experience with calibration and instrumentation development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform factory calibration of PGNAA elemental analysers.
• Contribute to ongoing moisture and PGNAA analyser development.
• Prepare calibration reports and master the methods and techniques required for analysis.
• Perform feasibility studies on project sample suites and prepare reports.
• Improve and simplify analysis tools to reduce calibration time.
• Work to ISO 9001 QMS and documentation control standards.
• Act as Deputy Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and assist with handling, testing, packing, receiving and shipment of sources and regulatory documentation.

Skills

MATLAB programming

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Tools

PGNAA instrumentation

XRF

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Australia is seeking a Validation Physicist to join the Validation Team, supporting Process Analytics Instrumentation and calibration activities across factory and field settings.

You will generate calibration models for PGNAA analysers, conduct feasibility studies, improve analysis tools, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001. Some out-of-hours work may be required.