Chemist (Environmental Laboratory)

23 hours ago

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia Port Macquarie Hastings Council Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Chemist to join our team at the Environmental Laboratory, where every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering routine and non-routine analytical testing and technical advisory services to the Laboratory and its customers in accordance with NATA/ISO accreditation and good Laboratory principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake analytical testing of water and wastewater samples
  • Check and evaluate analytical results, generate reports, release results/reports and provide interpretative advice to customers
  • Undertake maintenance and calibration/checks of Laboratory and sampling equipment
  • Ad hoc field sampling
  • Review and evaluate emerging methodologies, update and enhance current processes, methods and Standard Operating Procedures and develop and implement new methods
  • Assist in the acquisition and commissioning of new Laboratory equipment
  • Critically review and continually improving processes and systems to optimise efficiency
  • Participate in Quality Control/Quality Assurance requirements within the Chemistry Laboratory and ensuring compliance with applicable external regulators, standards, requirements and established protocols
  • Participate in the Laboratory's Internal Audit Program including undertaking Internal Audits
  • Provide training for internal staff and external customers
Requirements
  • Degree qualification in Chemistry or Applied Science (major in Chemistry)
  • Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated knowledge and recent experience in undertaking Chemical analysis of water and wastewater
  • Experience running and maintaining Laboratory instrumentation
  • Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to perform tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail and excellent record keeping
  • Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
  • Demonstrated experience in a NATA accredited environment
  • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
What We Offer
  • PPE provided
  • Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
  • Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
  • Career development opportunities
  • Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
  • Long service leave after 5 years
  • Generous employee assistance program
  • Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
  • Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements
About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviable locations, boasting a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community vibe.

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