Analytical Chemist

Analytical 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.

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 25 February 2024