Laboratory Analyst

About the Company

Control Union has been helping to build a better world for several decades. From our roots in agriculture, the global business has since grown to become a global trustworthy partner for testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), providing a comprehensive range of quality services to clients in more than 80 countries. Our in-depth knowledge and experience cover all aspects of the supply chain, across a wide range of industries, including food, feed, energy, forestry, sustainability, social compliance, and textiles. 

Control Union operates under the globally recognised Royal Peterson Control Union group. Today, Peterson and Control Union is still family-owned, with trust as its biggest value. We take pride in our stakeholder focus, work with integrity, and are purpose driven, offering long-term sustainable and innovative solutions across global value chains.  

Locally, Control Union has a strong footprint, supporting clients in Australia and New Zealand.  

About the Laboratory

We offer our customers flexible, market-driven laboratory services that analyse a wide range of products in the field of foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed and (bio) fuels. We are highly experienced in chemical analysis and microbiological analysis. The laboratory provides quality and safety verification of agricultural soft commodities for the domestic and international import and export markets.  

Our laboratory operates under the strict guidelines of NATA ISO 17025 and proficiency testing programs of various industry bodies. 

Our team of highly qualified scientists and laboratory technicians provide a professional level of service. Our laboratory service is timely and competitive to help customers meet their reporting and certification deadlines. Exporters and importers can benefit from our specialised testing services, designed for their particular requirements. Growers and producers can take advantage of our fast turnaround in production quality assessment. 
 
Our testing is performed to internationally recognised standards. We also participate in proficiency testing by peak industry and scientific organisations to ensure that our methods are perfected.  

If you are a motivated Laboratory Analyst looking for your next role and believe you have the technical capability to support a developing laboratory and its related business operations, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level and we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!  

About the Role

Laboratory Analysts work in all aspects of the laboratory from sample preparation to carrying out wet chemistry and instrumental analysis with an emphasis on quality outcomes. The successful candidate will be required to support the team and company with strong technical capabilities in analysis, instrument maintenance, method development, training, and accurate administrative reporting. 

 Duties and Responsibilities  

• Sample receipt and preparation - weighing, splitting, milling, packing, and packaging, and distribution.  
• Analysis of samples as received by the laboratory using standard and instrumental methods. 
• General laboratory duties including data entry and associated paperwork and in house maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.  
• Logging new jobs; issuing sample requests and inspection requests.  
• Check/Assess, prepare and report laboratory analysis results to clients.  
• Drafting and issuance of certificates to customers.  
• Invoicing and invoice checking support where needed.  
• Assist customers and colleagues with enquiries relating to job status and technical matters.  
• Liaise with relevant personnel on sample dispatch commitments to ensure that samples are dispatched and received on time.  
• Ensure that data is up to date, correct and secure. This relates to CRM, LIMS and Job/BSM Log  

About You

• Degree or equivalent qualification in chemistry, microbiology, or agricultural science.  
• Experience in analysis of all agri products will be strongly favoured.  
• The ability to work to company Management System Standards, maintaining appropriate documentation etc.  
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team to provide consistent, successful outcomes. 
• Ability to manage with heavy workload periods and be able to prioritise work and be well organised.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for report writing and administration. 
• Mature, self-driven, and proactive individual. 
• Strong and proactive customer service skills, with attention to detail and presentation. 
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders on all levels, excellent communications skills and be able to work closely and harmoniously with a small team.  
• Should have appropriate computer skills and be able to work in Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum.  

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development – grow your leadership and analytical skills. 
• Fitted out laboratory and office with exciting development plans! 
• Dynamic and collaborative work with accessible management. 
• Competitive salary and benefits package. Excellent team environment and facilities.  
• Parking available on site. 

How to apply

• Apply through Seek
• When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application. 
• For further information on the role please contact Isaac McArthur at imcarthur@controlunion.com