- Well known Government Organisation
- 12-month contract with possible extension
- Close to Melbourne CBD area
- Australian Citizenship essential
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Analytical Chemist with experience in Food Composition testing to join a well - known government organisation to perform analysis of food analytes and other nutritional compounds in food related matrices.
The successful candidate will have good working knowledge of GC, HPLC and LC-MS/MS equipment coupled with significant experience within a NATA accredited laboratory; demonstrating proficiency in the operation of instrument software and trouble shooting and maintaining analytical instruments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake extraction and analysis of food analytes and other nutritional compounds in food related matrices in accordance to documented methods and QC protocols.
- Operate and maintain under general supervision laboratory instrumentation such as GC-FID, HPLC and LC-MS/MS.
- Prepare samples, reagents and standards in accordance to documented and/or standard methods.
- Data processing and perform QA / QC checks of instruments, ensuring adherence to ISO 17025 standards.
- Assist in checking and reporting results in LIMS, according to NATA requirements.
- Calibration & maintenance of laboratory equipment according to NATA and laboratory procedures.
- Any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Ideally you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in a scientific field (chemistry or equivalent) with a minimum of 2-year relevant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to independently undertake food composition analysis.
- Experience in analysing samples for food analytes and other nutritional compounds food using Chromatography equipment (GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC and LC-MS/MS)
- Highly organised and able to work in a fast turnaround time environment to meet clients’ needs.
- Work collaboratively within a team environment while demonstrating initiative and drive to meet the goals of the team and the section.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit company’s values of being adaptable, accountable, innovate, inclusive, influential and strategic.
Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen to be considered for this opportunity
As part of the shortlisting process, you will be required to respond to Key Selection Criteria so if you feel you have the required skills, please apply ASAP as applications will close on Friday 19th December.
To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. If you require further information, please contact Voula Triantafillou on 0437 853 201.