Analytical Chemist/hplc Technician Envirotech

**Want to help us in our mission to end the plastic pollution crisis?**

**Then come join Samsara in tackling one of the planet's biggest problems with big impact**

Samsara represents the coming together of co-founders, the Australian National University (ANU), one of Australia's largest retailers and Main Sequence Ventures, to address a big planetary problem and build the kind of solution the world has been waiting for. Not only will Samsara’s technology play a key role in solving the world's plastic recycling problems and eliminating the production of plastics from fossil fuels, our commercial potential is compelling.

We are a jaw droppingly unique company Whilst we are an envirotech start-up creating infinite recycling to end plastic pollution, we are also building an incredible place to work. We know that to make the magic happen our day to day working lives and rewards for our efforts need to be unique and exciting for the extra effort put in.

Samsara Eco is looking for a Senior Fermentation Specialist to aid in developing microbial strains for the production of industrial enzymes. Samsara Eco is an enviro-tech company creating infinite recycling to end plastic pollution.

**The position...**

This will play a key role in operating and maintaining HPLC equipment, developing and validating analytical methods, and ensuring accurate and timely results. This role will oversee the day-to-day functions of HPLC and other analytical instruments, and involves sample preparation, method development, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining laboratory documentation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable analytical data and deliver organisational objectives.

**Key Responsibilities...**
- Operation of HPLC instruments efficiently and accurately following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Perform routine calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HPLC equipment to ensure proper functionality and reliability of results.
- Develop and optimise HPLC methods for the analysis of various compounds.
- Troubleshoot and resolve analytical and QC challenges promptly, implementing improvements as needed.
- Provide HPLC training and technical support to laboratory staff.
- Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to deliver, communicate, and report on analytical data.
- Maintain accurate laboratory records, including lab notebooks, data files, and SOPs.

**Requirements...**
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related field, or 2+ years of industry experience without a Ph.D.
- Proven track record of developing and validating analytical methods, particularly for QC processes.
- Experience in method development, analysis, and maintenance using HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities with acute attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills to convey complex analytical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

**What you might like about us...**

**_ Remuneration_** - we offer competitive salaries in addition to the option of owning company shares.

**_ Flexibility_** - at Samsara, flexible work means that our people are able to achieve work-life harmony. This includes support for how our people maintain health and wellbeing, parent or care for others, study, return to a COVID-normal workplace, transition to retirement or pursue personal interests.

**_ Autonomy_**_ _- you are trusted to work independently, make sensible decisions, ask better questions, adopt techniques to work smarter and do what you say you will do.

**_ Flat structure_** - we don’t entertain bureaucracy at Samsara Our people are empowered to use their own initiative to solve problems collaboratively. Communication is fast which means quicker decisions and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes.
- Samsara is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Samsara is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know._