TOTAL QUALITY. ASSURED.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

Intertek Caleb Brett is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Petroleum Chemist to join our laboratory operations team in Adelaide, South Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced chemists looking to develop their technical expertise within the petroleum testing industry. Working closely with Senior Chemists, Laboratory Supervisors, and the Laboratory Manager, you will perform petroleum product testing, support quality initiatives, and contribute to delivering accurate and timely results to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

As a Petroleum Chemist, you will:

- Conduct testing of petroleum products including fuels, crude oils, and lubricants using recognised industry standards such as ASTM, IP, and API methods.
- Receive, log, prepare, and manage samples while maintaining traceability and compliance with laboratory procedures.
- Prepare reagents, standards, and quality control materials.
- Operate laboratory instrumentation including distillation units, flash point testers, viscometers, and related equipment.
- Accurately record and maintain testing data within laboratory systems and documentation.
- Assist with crude oil assay work and gain exposure to end-to-end assay processes.




- Participate in proficiency testing programs and quality assurance activities.
- Support instrument calibration, verification, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised laboratory environment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory efficiency.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good computer literacy and data management skills.
- The ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- A willingness to learn new laboratory techniques and develop technical competency.
- The flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality and turnaround times.

Culture Intertek is a global organisation which respects diverse perspectives, experiences and traditions as essential, and values each employee’s contribution towards achieving its business objectives.

Remuneration & benefits

You will enjoy

- A salary package commensurate with experience.
- Access to the Intertek Australia employee advantages program, which includes;
- Corporate health insurance plans.

- Corporate banking options.
- Intertek’s employee assistance program.

How to apply, who to contact To apply for this exciting opportunity please apply via Seek.

Your application should include an up to date resume. Only applicants with an existing right to work in Australia will be considered. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.

Intertek Australia www.intertek.com

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