Kickstart Your Career in Chemistry: Laboratory Analyst Opportunity Join Control Union, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in chemistry. As a Laboratory Analyst, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural products, fuels, and foodstuffs.
About the Company Control Union has been helping to build a better world for several decades. From our roots in agriculture, the global business has since grown to become a trustworthy partner for testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), providing a comprehensive range of quality services to clients in more than 80 countries. Our in-depth knowledge and experience cover all aspects of the supply chain, across a wide range of industries, including food, feed, energy, forestry, sustainability, social compliance, and textiles.
Control Union operates under the globally recognised Royal Peterson Control Union group. Today, Peterson and Control Union is still family-owned, and we take pride in our stakeholder focus, offering long-term sustainable and innovative solutions across global value chains.
For over 100 years, Control Union has been built on strong family values:
Customer FocusIntegrityLong Term ViewSafetyAbout the Laboratory We offer our customers flexible, market-driven laboratory services that analyse a wide range of products in the field of foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed and (bio) fuels. We are highly experienced in chemical analysis and microbiological analysis. The laboratory provides quality and safety verification of agricultural soft commodities for the domestic and international import and export markets.
Our laboratory operates under the strict guidelines of NATA ISO 17025 and proficiency testing programs of various industry bodies. Our team of highly qualified scientists and laboratory technicians provide a professional level of service. Our laboratory service is timely and competitive to help customers meet their reporting and certification deadlines.
About the Role As a Laboratory Analyst, you'll work alongside experienced scientists and technicians to:
Analyse samples using wet chemistry and instrumental methodsDevelop and refine analytical methods, with an emphasis on quality outcomesMaintain laboratory equipment and instrumentsPrepare and report results to clientsCollaborate with colleagues to meet customer needsAbout You Recent graduate in chemistry (or related field of study)Strong foundation in analytical chemistrySelf-driven, and proactive individual that has curiosity and enthusiasm for laboratory workAbility to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team to provide consistent, successful outcomes.Excellent oral and written communication skills for report writing and administration.Ability to manage workload by prioritising and being well organised.Strong customer service skills, with excellent attention to detailShould have appropriate computer skills and be able to work in Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum.Willingness to learn laboratory software.Experience in analysis of agri products will be favoured.What sets us apart: Direct Mentorship: Work closely with our senior team, industry experts who will guide and support your growthR&D Exposure: Participate in research and development projects, staying ahead of industry trends and advancementsIndustry Insights: Gain unparalleled knowledge from our global network and expertise in various industries (food, feed, energy, forestry, sustainability)Join Our Family At Control Union, we value our employees as part of our extended family. We foster a culture of:
Collaborative teamworkWork-life balanceHow to apply Apply through SeekWhen applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr