About the role

Working within a small and collaborative laboratory team, you will perform routine chemistry testing and support the ongoing operation, quality and development of the laboratory's chemistry function. You will report to the Laboratory Manager and will be expected to manage your own workload and work independently. Other laboratory personnel will also be onsite.

For an applicant with relevant experience, there will be genuine scope to contribute to analytical methods, quality systems and the continued development of the laboratory's chemistry capabilities.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare and analyse environmental water samples using approved laboratory methods.

- Operate laboratory instruments and complete routine calibration and quality-control checks.

- Prepare reagents, standards and other materials required for testing.

- Accurately record analytical data, calculations and quality-control results.

- Identify and investigate unusual results, quality-control failures or instrument issues.

- Assist with routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

- Maintain chemical, reagent and consumable stock levels.

- Follow laboratory safety, chemical-handling and contamination-control requirements.

- Support method verification, validation and continuous-improvement activities.

- Work collaboratively with the Laboratory Manager and microbiology team to meet operational priorities and reporting timeframes.

About you

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry,



Analytical Chemistry, or Environmental Science with a substantial chemistry component.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

- Sound scientific judgement and problem-solving skills.

- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

- Accurate documentation and record-keeping skills.

- A practical, hands-on approach to laboratory work.

- Clear communication and a collaborative working style.

- Appropriate Australian working rights.

About us

SEQ Laboratories is a privately owned Australian environmental water testing laboratory. We provide microbiological and chemical testing services supporting healthcare, water quality and environmental compliance requirements. We are building a technically capable, responsive and quality-driven laboratory that combines rigorous scientific standards with practical client service.

Benefits

- Permanent part time employment.

- Two to three weekday shifts per week.

- Approximately eight hours of work per day.

- Flexibility around working days and start and finish times.

- No weekend shifts.

- Modern laboratory facilities and equipment.

- A small, supportive and collaborative team.

- The opportunity to participate in the laboratory's initial NATA accreditation.

- Scope to influence chemistry processes and systems for the right candidate.

- Potential for additional days as sample volumes and laboratory operations grow.

📌 Part-Time Laboratory Chemist – Water Testing (Clontarf)
🏢 SEQ Laboratories
📍 Clontarf