Chemist Technician

Hands-on Chemist role at a client site in Darwin supporting a major industrial operation through high-quality laboratory analysis, process monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves carrying out analytical testing with minimal supervision, maintaining analytical equipment, contributing to method development, and working with site stakeholders to support production and quality objectives. SGS is a Testing, Inspection, and Certification provider, accredited by NATA and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline; Proven laboratory experience; Understanding of laboratory quality systems and analytical methodologies; Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy; Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS); Experience operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation such as chromatography, titrations, UV/Visible spectrophotometry, and ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma)

Benefits

Flexible work; Paid parental leave; Paid volunteering day and blood donation time; Corporate health and wellbeing offers; Ongoing learning and development; Career development opportunities (nationally and globally); SGS Rewards employee benefits platform with retail and online discounts and cashback