Chemist (Analytical Specialist)

4 days ago


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

Port Macquarie Hastings Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chemist to join our team at the Environmental Laboratory. As a key member of our laboratory team, you 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, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
  • 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, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Ad hoc field sampling, reviewing and evaluating emerging methodologies, and updating and enhancing current processes, methods, and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Assist in the acquisition and commissioning of new Laboratory equipment, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Critically review and continually improve processes and systems to optimize efficiency, ensuring compliance with applicable external regulators, standards, requirements, and established protocols.
  • Participate in Quality Control/Quality Assurance requirements within the Chemistry Laboratory, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
  • Provide training for internal staff and external customers, sharing expertise and knowledge.
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, organizational, 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.
Benefits
  • 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.


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