Analyst Chemist

Full time position

• Role open to a graduate with GC MS and LC MS analysis experience.
• Hands on chemical role with potential professional development.

Who are we?

Analytical Laboratories and Technical Services Australia (ALTSA) is a NATA accredited multi-laboratory facility servicing regional Australia.

Based in the picturesque and family friendly region of Mildura this position offers fantastic facilities, a great team and the quality lifestyle of a well serviced city in the country on the banks of the majestic Murray River. Agriculture is booming and ALTSA is at the heart of it all.

ALTSA: Food, Water and Environment Laboratory

As a result of internal promotion, an exciting and challenging science opportunity has become available in one of our laboratories for a Chemist to perform pesticide, mycotoxin and potentially other organic chemistry analyses.

Reporting to the FWE Lab Manager, your duties would include:

• Routine sample preparation.
• Operation of analytical equipment (GCMSMS, LCMSMS).
• Generate test results within customers’ expected turnaround times.
• Assisting the Lab Manager to maintain our NATA accreditation and further extend our scope of testing. 
• Calibration of equipment and maintaining related records.
• Perform and document all maintenance on instruments under supervision by the Lab Manager
• Maintain consumables inventory and perform housekeeping tasks.
• Research and develop potential testing methods for FWE Lab.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry.
• GCMSMS or LCMSMS experience.
• Prior laboratory experience, preferably in a commercial laboratory environment.
• Ability to work to a high standard of speed and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time effectively, problem identify and solve, prioritise tasks/workload.
• Ability to assist in new validation and method improvement work.
• General computer skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work reliably with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
• Commitment to safety.

Well regarded:

•Prior experience in the agricultural, water or environment industries.

If you think you are the right candidate please click apply now.