About

• 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 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
• Job Description
• SGS are seeking a Chemist to join the team on Curtis Island for a 6 – 12-month contract. Ideally, the candidate will be based in Gladstone, however, we are open to considering candidates based in Brisbane.

Key responsibilities will include however not limited to

Operate, calibrate, and conduct routine maintenance of analytical instruments with a high degree of precision. Skills with the following instruments are considered essential

• Gas Chromatography
• Ion Chromatography
• Auto Titrators
• UV/Vis Photometry
• Sir Galahad
• Maintain laboratory records in a systematic and logical manner. Specifically, maintain calibration records, analytical results, test reports, and maintenance records in LIMS system.
• Generate custom trend data and reports using a combination of LIMS and MS Office programs.
• Safely operate plant sampling stations for liquefied hydrocarbons, low- and high-pressure hydrocarbon gases, cryogenic liquids and hazardous aqueous liquids.
• Interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams and obtain process status to safely configure appropriate sample collection equipment.
• Qualifications

The sussessful candidate will have the following

• Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or related discipline (desirable)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in laboratory with particular experience in sampling and analytical testing of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons or similar
• 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.