Senior Chemist

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

We are a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things, and we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The laboratory position requires Gladstone region base. Local candidates strongly preferred. SGS encourages applicants with local participation and support of local community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Residential position in Gladstone working on Curtis Island
• Working hours are day work Monday to Friday
• Typically would catch 0630 ferry and returns on a 1510 ferry
• Working in a small team of 2‐3 staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Administer the LIMS system, authorise access to LIMS, troubleshoot LIMS system issues and support Operations Management with continuous improvement of the system
• Train and mentor staff, performing competency assessments
• Support laboratory opeations with activities such as: ‐Stock management of consumables and equipment, Laboratory data interfaces, including backups and data integrity, Documentation reviews
• Support Operational Management with implementation of quality systems and EQP, including audits
• Manage the laboratory result reporting process
• Coordination of adhoc sampling requests
• Support laboratory operations, including analysis, maintenance and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment, complying with all laboratory processes

ABOUT YOU

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Chemistry
• Ability to work under pressure with reliability and accuracy
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Comfortable working in a small team
• Proactive approach to work and able to plan and prioritise work
• Proactive in contributing to continuous development of work processes and procedures
• Strong troubleshooting and decision making abilities
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation
• Strong commitment to safety and environment
• Ability to mentoring and coach staff
• Strong experience in operating, maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation. Gas Chromatography experience is required
• Significant experience in LIMS

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU
We offer an open corporate and international culture, and a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and we are committed to supporting your development within the company.

WE SUPPORT A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong environment in the workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.