Analytical Chemist (Food Chromatography)

• Well known Government Organisation
• 12-month Contract with possible extension
• Close to Melbourne CBD area

An exciting opportunity has become available for Analytical Chemistb> with experience in Food Chromatography to join a well - known government organisation to perform analysis of food analytes and other nutritional compounds in food related matrices.

The successful candidate will have good knowledge of Gas Chromatography (GC) and High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) equipment coupled with significant experience within a NATA accredited laboratory; demonstrating proficiency in the operation of instrument software and trouble shooting and maintaining analytical instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake extraction and analysis of food analytes and other nutritional compounds in food related matrices in accordance to documented methods and quality control protocols.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation such as GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC under general supervision.
• Prepare samples, reagents and standards in accordance to documented and/or standard methods.
• Complete all necessary documentation in accordance with the Food Composition Quality manual.
• Report all Quality Control failures or anomalies to the direct supervisor.
• Perform routine calibrations of equipment in accordance with the Food Composition Quality Manual.
• Ensure laboratory area is clean, tidy and safe.
• Any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.

Ideally you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a scientific field (chemistry or equivalent) with a minimum of 1-year relevant experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Dionex/Agilent/Waters High Pressure Liquid Chromatography and GC-MS, GC-FID Systems.
• Experience in analysing samples for food analytes and other nutritional compounds food using Chromatography equipment (GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC etc).
• Demonstrable experience in the routine analysis of vitamins, preservatives and other nutritional compounds in food matrices.
• Highly organised and able to work in a fast turnaround time environment to meet clients' needs.
• Ability to work responsibly as a member of a team and capable of working under minimal supervision to pursue tasks to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Work collaboratively a team environment while demonstrating initiative and drive to meet the goals of the team and the section.

• Demonstrated ability to consistently exhibit company's values of being adaptable, accountable, innovative, inclusive, influential and strategic.

Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen to be considered for this opportunity.

As part of the shortlisting process, you will be required to respond to Key Selection Criteria so if you feel you have the required skills, please apply ASAP as applications will close on Friday 12th December.

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