Radiochemist Specialist

As a Radiochemist at SGS Australia, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the radioanalytical services section, ensuring customer service expectations are met and the section operates to appropriate quality and safety standards.

You will oversee method development and validation activities to achieve required national accreditation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operation and maintenance of radioanalytical preparation and counting laboratory facilities.
• Preparation of environmental samples for radionuclide analysis.
• Processing data, including radioactivity calculations following analysis, and prepare and issue reports.
• Routine calibration and maintenance of radiation counting systems and associated analytical laboratory instrumentation.
• Ensure all testing methodology and quality control procedures are performed according to NATA and ISO17025 standards.
• Ensure TATs are met and immediate actions are taken if potential delays are identified.
• Develop and implement training plans for staff in your section to ensure a competent cross-trained workforce is maintained.
• Be able to respond to technical queries from internal and external customers.
• Be able to address all enquiries for radioanalysis including providing quotations. Able to determine appropriate analyses in consultation with the client based on their specific circumstances.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Science degree (preferably nuclear physics, radiochemistry or other related discipline), or previous experience working in a science discipline.
• Demonstrable commercial environmental laboratory experience.
• Previous NATA signatory or delegated NATA signatory status.
• Previous supervisory experience (desirable).

SGS Australia is a leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our employees operate a network of offices and laboratories around the world.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures.

We are proud to support the reconciliation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate.