Chemical Quality Control Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Exposure to diverse chemical products

Supportive laboratory environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Chemical Quality Control Analyst for their Queenstown laboratory. You will perform analytical tests, calibrate instruments, prepare reagents, and document results to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Chemistry and 1–3 years in a QC lab, with strong accuracy and data recording skills. Join a collaborative team committed to quality and continous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a chemical quality control laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with common analytical instrumentation and techniques.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and laboratory safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and data recording accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a laboratory team in Queenstown.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using various laboratory techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, spectroscopy).
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and samples for analysis.
• Accurately record and report test results, adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and equipment issues as needed.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Instrument proficiency

Attention to detail

Data recording

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC

Spectroscopy

Job description

About the Role

Our client, located in Queenstown , is seeking a detail-oriented Chemical Quality Control Analyst to join their laboratory team. This role is essential for ensuring the consistent quality and purity of chemical products manufactured by the company. You will perform a variety of analytical tests, maintain laboratory equipment, and meticulously document results to ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory standards. This position requires a strong understanding of analytical chemistry and a commitment to accuracy and precision in a laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products using various laboratory techniques (e.g., HPLC, GC, spectroscopy).
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Prepare reagents, standards, and samples for analysis.
• Accurately record and report test results, adhering to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and equipment issues as needed.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a chemical quality control laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with common analytical instrumentation and techniques.
• Strong understanding of quality control principles and laboratory safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and data recording accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a laboratory team in Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level to mid-level salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for training in advanced analytical techniques.
• Exposure to diverse chemical products and quality assurance processes.
• A supportive and collaborative laboratory environment.