About the Company:
Our client is a well-established Australian business providing specialist laboratory testing and technical support services to the industrial manufacturing sector. Supporting customers across metal finishing, electroplating and industrial processing industries, the company is currently expanding its laboratory capability and seeking a motivated Laboratory Analyst to join the team.
Working alongside an experienced PhD-qualified Analytical Chemist, this position offers genuine technical development and exposure to real-world industrial chemistry applications.
About the Role:We are seeking a hands-on
Laboratory Analyst to support daily laboratory operations and analytical testing activities.
This is an industrial laboratory role suited to candidates with a background in chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical science or a related discipline who are comfortable working independently and operating laboratory equipment with minimal supervision.
You will be responsible for receiving client samples, performing routine laboratory analysis, conducting wet chemistry procedures, operating analytical instruments and accurately reporting results.
The role offers exposure to industrial laboratory testing and the opportunity to see how laboratory results directly influence customer manufacturing and production processes.
Key Responsibilities- Receive and prepare customer samples for laboratory analysis
- Perform routine wet chemistry testing and analytical procedures
- Conduct titrations and chemical analysis in accordance with laboratory procedures
- Operate analytical instrumentation including HPLC, ICP, UV-Vis, XRF and related laboratory equipment
- Prepare reagents, standards and calibration solutions
- Record, calculate and report analytical results accurately
- Maintain laboratory records and technical documentation
- Perform routine calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
- Assist with quality control testing and product evaluation activities
- Investigate and report non-conforming or out-of-specification results
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping and safety standards
- Support technical activities and laboratory projects as required
About You:- Qualification in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Science or a related discipline
- Practical laboratory experience within an academic, industrial, environmental, mining, manufacturing or commercial laboratory
- Exposure to analytical instruments such as:
- ICP-OES / ICP-MS
- HPLC / IC
- UV-Vis
- XRF
- Auto-titrators
- Experience performing wet chemistry techniques and titrations
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage testing workloads
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Commitment to laboratory safety and quality standards
Apply Now!If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).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.