About the Company

Our client is a well-established Australian business providing specialist laboratory testing and technical support services to the industrial manufacturing sector. Supporting customers across metal finishing, electroplating and industrial processing industries, the company is currently expanding its laboratory capability and seeking a motivated Laboratory Analyst to join the team. Working alongside an experienced PhD-qualified Analytical Chemist, this position offers genuine technical development and exposure to real-world industrial chemistry applications.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Laboratory Analyst to support daily laboratory operations and analytical testing activities. This is an industrial laboratory role suited to candidates with a background in chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical science or a related discipline who are comfortable working independently and operating laboratory equipment with minimal supervision. You will be responsible for receiving client samples, performing routine laboratory analysis, conducting wet chemistry procedures, operating analytical instruments and accurately reporting results. The role offers exposure to industrial laboratory testing and the chance to see how laboratory results directly influence customer manufacturing and production processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Receive and prepare customer samples for laboratory analysis




- Perform routine wet chemistry testing and analytical procedures
- Conduct titrations and chemical analysis in accordance with laboratory procedures
- Operate analytical instrumentation including HPLC, ICP, UV-Vis, XRF and related laboratory equipment
- Prepare reagents, standards and calibration solutions
- Record, calculate and report analytical results accurately
- Maintain laboratory records and technical documentation
- Perform routine calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
- Assist with quality control testing and product evaluation activities
- Investigate and report non-conforming or out-of-specification results
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping and safety standards
- Support technical activities and laboratory projects as required

About You

- Qualification in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Science or a related discipline
- Practical laboratory experience within an academic, industrial, environmental, mining, manufacturing or commercial laboratory
- Exposure to analytical instruments such as:
- ICP-OES / ICP-MS
- HPLC / IC
- UV-Vis
- XRF
- Auto-titrators

- Experience performing wet chemistry techniques and titrations
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage testing workloads
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Commitment to laboratory safety and quality standards

📌 Laboratory Analyst (Australia)
🏢 Evolve Scientific
📍 Australia