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Form of work Well known Government Organisation12-month contract with a view to extendClose to Melbourne CBD area An exciting opportunity has become available for an Analytical Chemist to join a well - known government organisation to perform analysis of Agrichemical – Antimicrobial / Veterinary and other food related residues. The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of Liquid Chromatography (LCMS/MS equipment) and / or Gas Chromatography (GCMS/MS equipment) coupled with significant experience within a NATA accredited laboratory, demonstrating proficiency in the operation of instrument software, trouble shooting and maintaining analytical instruments. Duties and Responsibilities:Undertake extraction and analysis of Agrichemcial-Antimicrobial/Veterinary and other residues in food related matrices in accordance to documented methods and quality control protocols.Operate and maintain under general supervision laboratory instrumentation such as WATERS (UPLC-TQXS and TQS-Xevo) Liquid Chromatograph with Triple Quad Mass Spectrometry detection (LCMS-MS) and / or Gas Chromatography-Tendam Mass Spectrometry (GCMS-MS).Process data from instruments, check QA/QC data while using professional judgement to assess whether data meets QA/QC acceptance criteria.Checking and reporting of results within LIMS according to NATA requirements.Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment according to NATA standards and department quality procedures.Demonstrated ability to prioritise work to achieve target turnaround times.Assist senior staff with validation of new extraction methods and / or new analytes to expand and increase testing capability to meet client requirements and expectations.Experience with training, guiding and mentoring staff in the analysis, data processing, operation and maintenance of LCMSMS of Agrichemical-Antimicrobial/Veterinary and other residues in food matrices. Ideally you will have:Tertiary qualifications in a scientific field (chemistry or equivalent) covering Agrichemicals and Veterinary Drugs Residues…
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