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Senior Chemist (Organic)
ADE Consulting —Silverwater NSW
- Weekend availability
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
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ALS —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Manufacturing
Associate/Senior Associate Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land
Tetra Tech —Sydney NSW
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- Parental leave
Analytical Chemist
ALS Global —Canberra ACT
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- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Manufacturing
EWM Solutions Lead
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- Management
- Warehouse experience
- Employee assistance program
Officer Security
The Perth Mint —Perth Airport WA
- $33.66 an hour
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
Compliance Advisor
Chemist Warehouse —Preston VIC
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- SharePoint
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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IT Senior Business Analyst
Chemist Warehouse —Preston VIC
- Agile
- Employee assistance program
Senior Electronics and Firmware Engineer
VitalTrace —Perth WA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Agile
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Team Leader Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land - Brisbane, QLD
Tetra Tech —Brisbane QLD
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Coordinator Commercial Administration
The Perth Mint —Perth Eastern Suburbs WA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
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Team Leader-Occupational Therapist- Pacific Health & Well being – Darwin -Parap
Northern Territory PHN —Darwin NT
- $55 - $60 an hour
- Call employer
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
Senior DevOps Engineer
Chemist Warehouse —Preston VIC
- Azure
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IT Principal Engineer - Retail POS & Pharmacy Systems
Chemist Warehouse —Preston VIC
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Finance Analyst - Merchandise & Marketing
Chemist Warehouse —Preston VIC
- Hybrid work
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Star Pharmacy Group —Goolwa SA
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- Full-time
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- Employee discount
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Star Pharmacy Group —Ridleyton SA
- $50 - $55 an hour
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Senior Chemist (Organic)

ADE Consulting -
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Job Details

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
Laboratory information management systems
Master's degree
Analysis skills
Organisational skills

Full Job Description

SLS is seeking a Senior Chemist (Organic) to join our Environmental Chemistry Laboratory in Sydney. This role combines technical leadership, routine analytical support, instrument management, and applied R&D within an environmental laboratory.

This position ensures high-quality analytical output for organic contaminants (e.g., VOCs, SVOCs, TPH, PFAS where applicable) using GC and LC-based techniques, while maintaining compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and NATA accreditation requirements.

This position is ideal for a technically strong analytical chemist who enjoys solving technical problems, improving analytical methods, and working in a dynamic laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the QAQC Manager Sydney Laboratory Supervisor and Operations Manager, your duties will include but are not limited to:

Routine Testing & Operational Support

Perform routine sample preparation, analysis, calculations, and result entry for assigned analytical methods and instruments.
Support daily laboratory operations to achieve turnaround time (TAT), productivity, and quality targets.
Monitor routine batch performance and escalate QC or technical issues where required.
Assist with laboratory workflow coordination and operational problem solving.
Authorise and report analytical results as an approved signatory, where applicable and within approved scope of competence.
Data Processing & Technical Review

Perform and oversee data processing, integration, and verification for GC/LC analytical results.
Conduct technical review of analytical data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with QA/QC criteria.
Identify trends, anomalies, and QC failures and initiate investigations where required.
Support reporting and ensure results are fit for purpose and meet client and regulatory requirements.
Instrument Management & Troubleshooting

Allocate workload to meet turnaround time (TAT) and operational targets.
Training & Competency Development
Technical Leadership & Mentoring
Performance & Team Development
Team Management, Training & Supervision

Prepare and update SOPs, technical methods, and laboratory documentation
Support LIMS configuration including calculations and QC rules
Provide technical training and competency support to laboratory staff
R&D and Method Improvement

Lead and support method optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in method validation, verification, and implementation into routine testing.
Investigate recurring QC or technical issues and develop robust solutions.
Support expansion of organic analytical capability aligned with business needs.
Quality, Compliance & Safety

Work in compliance with the laboratory QMS, including traceability, recordkeeping, and nonconforming work reporting.
Support internal/external audit activities and corrective actions as requested.
Comply with WHS requirements for chemical handling, waste disposal and risk controls; maintain a safe work environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience, preferably in an environmental laboratory
Strong hands-on experience with GC and LC techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS/MS preferred).
Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience working within NATA accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory quality systems
Strong technical documentation and report writing skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Flexibility to work occasional weekend or shift work when required
Additional experience in inorganic analysis using IC, CFA, ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS would be highly regarded.
Full working rights in Australia

Apply Now

If you are passionate about analytical chemistry, method development, and laboratory innovation, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing laboratory team.

SLS is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All hiring decisions are based upon skills, qualifications and merit. Only applicants with valid working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.

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