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)
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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, cutting-edge, 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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