About the company: Our client is a federal government organisation operating a highly specialised laboratory supporting national scientific, regulatory, and industry outcomes. The team works across environmental, food, and pharmaceutical testing in a structured, compliance-driven environment.
About the role: We are seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join a high-performing Inorganic Chemistry laboratory. This is a hands-on role focused on sample preparation and trace element analysis using advanced instrumentation.
This is a full-time contract (6 months) with strong potential for extension (up to 18 months total).
Duties: - Prepare environmental, food, and pharmaceutical samples
- Conduct trace element analysis using ICP-MS / ICP-OES
- Operate and perform basic maintenance on lab instruments
- Assist with data analysis and reporting
- Follow strict QA/QC, WHS, and SOP procedures
- Work to deadlines in a fast-paced lab environment
Skills/experience: To be considered, you MUST have:- Australian Citizenship (mandatory – non-negotiable)
- Ability to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
- Recent hands-on laboratory experience
- Experience with sample preparation for chemical analysis
- Understanding of QA/QC processes in regulated environments
Highly desirable:- Exposure to ICP-MS / ICP-OES
- Experience in environmental, food, or pharmaceutical labs
- NATA or GMP laboratory experience
Personal fit:- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to follow strict procedures
- Reliable, team-oriented, and deadline-driven
Culture & Benefits:- Federal government lab exposure
- Structured, supportive, and highly compliant environment
- Work with advanced analytical instrumentation
- Strong pathway into long-term government science roles
- Potential contract extensions
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priangel on 0406 558 313 With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.