Company Description We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Job Description Join our Environmental Laboratory team at Perth Airport as a full-time Senior Organic Chemist . In this pivotal role, you'll oversee complex analytical testing, ensuring accuracy and high standards in environmental analysis. As a senior member of the team, you'll also foster collaboration, guiding the team to work together effectively and efficiently.
Relocation costs being covered for the right candidate!
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Performing a range of chemical analysis on water and soil samples including GC-MS, GC-FID and GC P&T. Checking and approving data/results as per NATA and quality requirements. Carrying out scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance on time. Training and mentoring new staff in appropriate methods, instrument calibration and maintenance as per NATA and quality requirements. Performing investigatory and developmental works in connection with new methods of analysis, improvement of existing methods including validation and instrumentation. Involved in continuous improvement projects and initiatives which would improve process flow, productivity, efficiency and safety in the section and/or lab. Assisting in maintaining a safe working environment in the laboratory, including developing safety initiatives which would enhance safety further. Qualifications Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or related discipline. Extensive commercial laboratory experience. Appropriate experience in the analysis of Volatile and Semi Volatile organic compounds on the GC MS, GC FID, or GC P&T. Experience in the operation, optimization, and maintenance of analytical instruments, particularly gas chromatography. Previous Management Authorized Signatory experience. Ability to demonstrate scientific knowledge relevant to organic analytical chemistry. Experience with NATA/ISO 17025 accreditation and the requirements for a chemical testing laboratory. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Additional Information WHY WORK FOR SGS? Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits of working for SGS:
As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work. Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business. Paid parental leave. Paid time for volunteering and blood donations. Corporate health & wellbeing offers. Ongoing learning & development. Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally). SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback. COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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