Water Quality Analyst Level 3 - Trace Analysis

at  Sydney Water

• Offering Full Time term role for Level 3 Water Quality Analyst
• Located in West Ryde with a competitive base salary $80,266.05 plus superannuation!
• Opportunities within our Trace Analysis team

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Laboratory Manager you will be performing routine and non-routine analyses of freshwater and marine samples using a range of equipment in accordance with procedures to meet quality, customer time expectations and regulatory and operational requirements.

Daily duties include laboratory analysis of samples, data entry, quality control checks and calibrations.

• Work cooperatively with team members to ensure customer requirements are met and operations are efficient
• Demonstrated competence with computer software packages used within a laboratory or field sampling environment (e.g. lab information system, scheduling software, Microsoft Office).
• Identify and report potential opportunities to optimise assets, equipment, systems and processes
• Undertake problem solving and troubleshooting within the Laboratory and assist team members with problem resolution
• Carry out internal audits or participate as auditee as required and in accordance with training provided
• Knowledge of quality assurance requirements for analysis of water and waste water products, including NATA ISO 17025 accreditation and ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
• Work safely, undertake risk assessments and report hazards and incidents

PLEASE SEE THE POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR THE ROLE’S FULL ACCOUNTABILITIES.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact sareah.kelly2@sydneywater.com.au
Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.
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This is a laboratory-based role requiring a team member who can undertake analysis of water and solid samples with the following skills:

• Willing to work outside core hours on a rotational basis, flexible start/finish times between 7am to 7pm to meet contractual obligations
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree and/or equivalent Certificate in Science) and demonstrated experience within a related scientific discipline
• Greater than 5 years’ experience working independently in a laboratory
• Be an approved signatory across a variety of methods
• Operate complex scientific instrumentation such as LCMSMS or GCMSMS and undertake various water and soil organic laboratory preparatory functions