Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than **** independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In ****, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € ***** billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.
Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth,



Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.
Job Description
Full Time Onsite Role
Mon to Friday 9am to 5pm
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated
Analytical Chemist
to join our Eurofins state-of-the-art laboratory site in Dandenong South, Melbourne. This role is designed for an experienced professional with a deep technical background in liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (
LC-MS/MS
). You will be responsible for leading complex method development projects and performing high-sensitivity analysis across diverse matrices, specifically focusing on
PFAS, Methamphetamines and its precursors, Marine Toxins and Herbicides/Pesticides.
Key Responsibilities
Method Development & Validation:
Design, optimize, and validate robust LC-MS/MS methods from scratch to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., NATA, ISO *****).
Complex Analysis:
Execute trace-level analysis for
PFAS




(per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), multi-residue
pesticide screens
, and
drug/metabolite
quantification.
Instrumentation Management:
Perform advanced troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and calibration of LC systems (Agilent, SCIEX, or Shimadzu) and Triple Quadrupole mass spectrometers.
Sample Preparation:
Utilize and refine advanced extraction techniques including
SPE and Direct Injection.
Data Interpretation:
Process and review complex datasets using software such as MassHunter, Analyst and Insight.
Compliance:
Ensure all laboratory activities adhere to strict Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols and safety standards
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum Bachelor's, in Chemistry or a related analytical science.
Experience:
A minimum of
2 years of hands‐on experience
in LC-MS/MS method development is mandatory.
Technical Expertise:
Proven track record in analysing
PFAS
within the environmental field
Experience with
Pesticide residue
analysis or Pharmacokinetic/ Toxicology drug testing
Deep understanding of mobile phase chemistry, column selection, and mass spec ionization techniques (ESI/APCI).
Team Leadership experience will be highly regarde
Software Proficiency:
Experience with LIMS systems and MS data processing suites.
Attributes:
Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Additional Information
This chance is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.
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📌 Lcms Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Eurofins
📍 Melbourne