Graduate Chemist

SGS is seeking a dedicated Graduate Chemist to join the Natural Resources - Geochem team, primarily based in Perth. The role offers a structured training program (Perth based, regional and FIFO locations) within the Natural Resources - Geochemistry division, including a complete rotation across sample prep, fire assay, weigh room, acid digest, XRF analysis and ICP analysis, and a placement at a mine site.

Responsibilities

Perform analyses in accordance with established procedures to ensure analytical integrity and quality; Actively participate in a structured program to develop relevant skills and knowledge; Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation safely according to authorized work instructions; Comply with, and assist in maintaining, the laboratory's Quality Management System; On occasions, may be required to relocate or provide temporary cover to other sites; Work to improve operating efficiency of equipment and instrumentation and analytical quality data; Ensure samples submitted to section are analyzed promptly, accurately, and precisely; Develop skills to achieve unsupervised operator status (working automatously) on equipment including troubleshooting skills and keeping equipment and section in good state of repair; Perform all functions in correct numerical order, adhering to QC requirements and avoiding potential contamination

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or related discipline; Understanding of and experience with Geochemistry related processes and methods; Physically fit due to required tasks and responsibilities in each rotation; Meet site access requirements (ie: training, induction and medical requirements)

Benefits

Flexible work; 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 employee benefits platform with retail and online discounts and cashback