Chemist
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What you'll do
- Conduct analytical testing on process, environmental, and utility samples
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation
- Manage laboratory records, calibration data, and test results within the LIMS system
- Generate reports and trend analyses using LIMS and Microsoft Office applications
- Safely collect and handle samples from process systems, including hydrocarbon gas and liquid streams
- Perform custody transfer analysis of LNG products with a high level of accuracy
- Act as a technical resource for sampling investigations and LNG-related laboratory systems
- Contribute to KPI reporting, laboratory performance monitoring, and contract deliverables
What they're looking for
- A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Experience working with gas, LNG, petrochemical, oil & gas, or related process industries
- Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and analytical methodologies
- Well-developed problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
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Company Description
SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Job Description
Are you an experienced Chemist with a passion for analytical testing and laboratory excellence? Join SGS and play a key role in supporting a major industrial operation through high-quality laboratory analysis, process monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Based at a client site in Darwin, this hands-on role offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytical instrumentation while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of a high-performing laboratory environment.
As a Chemist, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of analytical testing activities with minimal supervision while ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable results. You will support laboratory operations, maintain analytical equipment, contribute to method development, and work closely with site stakeholders to support production and quality objectives.
Responsibilities include, however are not limited to:
- Conduct analytical testing on process, environmental, and utility samples
- Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instrumentation
- Manage laboratory records, calibration data, and test results within the LIMS system
- Generate reports and trend analyses using LIMS and Microsoft Office applications
- Safely collect and handle samples from process systems, including hydrocarbon gas and liquid streams
- Perform custody transfer analysis of LNG products with a high level of accuracy
- Act as a technical resource for sampling investigations and LNG-related laboratory systems
- Contribute to KPI reporting, laboratory performance monitoring, and contract deliverables
Essential Technical Skills
Experience operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including:
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- Ion Chromatography (IC)
- Auto Titrators
- UV/Visible Spectrophotometry
- ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma)
- Sir Galahad or similar combustion analysis equipment
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Experience working with gas, LNG, petrochemical, oil & gas, or related process industries
- Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and analytical methodologies
- Well-developed problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Additional Information
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to 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 day 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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