Analytical Chemist

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Industry, Science and Resources Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Analytical Chemist to join our team at the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. As an Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for conducting chemical and biological measurements on a wide range of samples, including water, soil, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake extraction and analysis of food residues, food analytes, and other nutritional compounds in food-related matrices in accordance with documented methods and quality control protocols.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, Agilent GCMS-MS, and Waters LCMS-MS, under general supervision.
  • Process data from instruments, check QA/QC data, and use professional judgment to assess whether data meets QA/QC acceptance criteria.
  • Check and report results within LIMS (Sample Manager for Windows) and in accordance with NATA requirements.
  • Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with NATA requirements and as specified in NMI's quality procedures.
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize work to achieve target turnaround times.
  • Assist senior staff with the validation of new extraction methods and/or new analytes to expand and increase the testing capability to meet client requirements and expectations.
  • Experience with training, guiding, and mentoring junior staff in the analysis, data processing, operation, and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in a scientific field (chemistry or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated ability to independently undertake food residues, food analytes, and other nutritional compounds in food-related matrices and showing initiative and judgment.
  • Highly organized and able to work in a short turnaround time environment to meet clients' needs.
  • Experience in analyzing samples for food residues, food analytes, and other nutritional compounds in food-related matrices using GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC, LCMS-MS, and GCMS-MS equipment.
  • Able to check work from other analysts and report results within LIMS. Have a good knowledge of QA/QC requirements for testing samples for food residues, food analytes, and other nutritional compounds in food and a sound knowledge of operating within a NATA accredited laboratory.
  • Work collaboratively within a team environment while demonstrating initiative and drive to meet the goals of the team and the section.
  • Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit the NMI values of being adaptable, accountable, innovative, inclusive, influential, and strategic.
What We Offer

We value the different skills, knowledge, and perspectives our employees bring. We're committed to giving everyone an equal opportunity to participate, contribute, and progress. Our values and behaviors centre around being adaptable, innovative, accountable, strategic, inclusive, and influential.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Eligibility

Tertiary qualifications in a scientific field (chemistry or equivalent).

To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.

Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.



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