Kickstart Your Career in Chemistry: Laboratory Analyst Opportunity

Join Control Union, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in chemistry. As a Laboratory Analyst, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of agricultural products, fuels, and foodstuffs.

This is a 6-month fixed term contract position, with the potential for extension subject to operational requirements.

About the Company

Control Union has been helping to build a better world for several decades. From our roots in agriculture, the global business has since grown to become a global trustworthy partner for testing, inspection, and certification (TIC), providing a comprehensive range of quality services to clients in more than 80 countries. Our in-depth knowledge and experience cover all aspects of the supply chain, across a wide range of industries, including food, feed, energy, forestry, sustainability, social compliance, and textiles.

Control Union operates under the globally recognised Royal Peterson Control Union group. Today, Peterson and Control Union is still family-owned, and we take pride in our stakeholder focus, offering long-term sustainable and innovative solutions across global value chains.

For over 100 years, Control Union has been built on strong family values:

Customer Focus

Integrity

Long Term View

Innovation

Safety

People

Locally, Control Union has a strong footprint, supporting clients in Australia and New Zealand. Our Australian laboratory, located in Sinnamon Park QLD, offers a dynamic work environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

About the Laboratory

We offer our customers flexible, market-driven laboratory services that analyse a wide range of products in the field of foodstuffs, animal feed, compound feed and (bio) fuels. We are highly experienced in chemical analysis and microbiological analysis. The laboratory provides quality and safety verification of agricultural soft commodities for the domestic and international import and export markets.

Our laboratory operates under the strict guidelines of NATA ISO 17025 and proficiency testing programs of various industry bodies.

Our team of highly qualified scientists and laboratory technicians provide a professional level of service. Our laboratory service is timely and competitive to help customers meet their reporting and certification deadlines. Exporters and importers can benefit from our specialised testing services, designed for their particular requirements. Growers and producers can take advantage of our fast turnaround in production quality assessment.

Our testing is performed to internationally recognised standards. We also participate in proficiency testing by peak industry and scientific organisations to ensure that our methods are perfected.

If you are an ambitious graduate that is looking for your first or next role and motivated to grow professionally and contribute to the company's success, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

About the Role

As a Laboratory Analyst, you'll work alongside experienced scientists and technicians to:

Analyse samples using wet chemistry and instrumental methods

Develop and refine analytical methods, with an emphasis on quality outcomes

Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments

Prepare and report results to clients

Collaborate with colleagues to meet customer needs

About You

Recent graduate in chemistry (or related field of study)

Strong foundation in analytical chemistry

Self-driven, and proactive individual that has curiosity and enthusiasm for laboratory work

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team to provide consistent, successful outcomes.

Excellent oral and written communication skills for report writing and administration.

Ability to manage workload by prioritising and being well organised.

Strong customer service skills, with excellent attention to detail

Should have appropriate computer skills and be able to work in Microsoft Word and Excel as a minimum. Willingness to learn laboratory software.

Experience in analysis of agri products will be favoured.

Benefits

Dynamic and collaborative work with accessible management.

Fitted out laboratory and office with exciting development plans!

Competitive salary and benefits package. Excellent team environment and facilities.

Parking available on site.

Unmatched Mentorship & Development Opportunities

What sets us apart:

Direct Mentorship: Work closely with our senior team, industry experts who will guide and support your growth

R&D Exposure: Participate in research and development projects, staying ahead of industry trends and advancements

Industry Insights: Gain unparalleled knowledge from our global network and expertise in various industries (food, feed, energy, forestry, sustainability)

Join Our Family

At Control Union, we value our employees as part of our extended family. We foster a culture of:

Open communication

Collaborative teamwork

Professional development

Work-life balance

Why Control Union?

Contribute to building a better world through quality assurance

Work with a global company with a strong local presence

Develop expertise in cutting-edge technologies and methodologies

Be part of a family-owned business with a rich history and strong values

How to apply

Apply through Seek

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

For further information on the role please contact Nicola Reeve, HR Manager at [email protected]