Instrument Chemist at Eurofins in Girraween, NSW, au

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.

Job Description

• Full time, permanent position based in Girraween, NSW
• Monday - Friday, afternoon shift
• Extra 1.5% superannuation paid on top of pay rate

Reporting to the Section Supervisor, this position will be accountable for but not limited to:

• Perform routine and non-routine analysis of environmental samples including water, soil, sediment, sludge, and waste using:
  • Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
  • Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionisation Detection (GC-FID)
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents, calibration solutions, and quality control materials in accordance with approved laboratory methods and procedures.
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality requirements before reporting.
• Interpret chromatograms, spectra, and instrument outputs to identify anomalies or non-conformances.
• Operate and maintain LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and GC-FID systems to maximise instrument uptime and performance.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance including source cleaning, column replacement, detector maintenance, leak checking, tuning, and performance verification.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, analytical methods, and sample-related issues.
• Liaise with instrument vendors and service engineers where necessary
• Monitor and evaluate quality control results and ensure all analyses comply with laboratory quality systems.
• Participate in internal audits, proficiency testing programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, worksheets, instrument logs, and electronic data files.
• Ensure data integrity principles are maintained throughout all laboratory activities.
• Collaborate effectively with sample preparation, laboratory operations, quality assurance, and client services teams.
• Provide technical guidance and training to laboratory technicians and junior chemists where required.
• Adhere to laboratory safety procedures and environmental requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times.
• Act in accordance with the Eurofins Code of Ethics, and all other relevant policies and procedures, as updated from time to time.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have the following:

• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in an environmental, commercial, pharmaceutical, food, or contract analytical laboratory.
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting:
  • LC-MS/MS systems
  • GC-MS systems
  • GC-FID systems
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Science.
• Good knowledge of standard MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel.
• General knowledge about systems, and production control.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Desire to continually learn and improve.
• Naturally strong abstract reasoning skills.
• Alignment with Eurofins Leadership Charter, Mission, Vision and Values.

Additional Information

• Holidays: According to local legislation and Eurofins local internal rules. Peak periods of work, during
  which leave applications may be limited.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.