Chemist

SGS is seeking a highly skilled Chemist to join our laboratory services team based in the Northern Territory. This role supports one of our key energy sector contracts and offers the opportunity to work with advanced analytical instrumentation in a dynamic and safety-focused environment.

In this role your responsibilities will include however not limited to:

• Coordinate resources for sampling and testing of in-process materials environmental conditions and utilities in line with scheduled programs and under guidance from senior staff.

• Operate calibrate and maintain analytical instruments including:

  • Gas Chromatography (GC)

  • Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

  • Ion Chromatography (IC)

  • Auto Titrators

  • UV/Visible Spectrophotometers

• Maintain comprehensive laboratory records including calibration data results and maintenance logs in LIMS.

• Safely operate sampling stations handling liquefied hydrocarbons gases cryogenic liquids and hazardous aqueous samples.

• Interpret P&ID drawings to configure sampling equipment safely and appropriately.

• Perform LNG custody transfer analysis with precision and adherence to protocols.

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for GCMS surface tension and physical property analysis in support of foam emulsion and phase separation studies.

• Develop cheminformatics procedures to support advanced chemical investigations and testing governance.

• Provide monthly activity and KPI reports and oversee instrument performance and third-party testing as required.

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

• Proven experience working with gas and petrochemical products.

• Strong competency with laboratory information systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office applications.

• A sound understanding of laboratory quality systems (ISO/IEC 17025 preferred).

• Exceptional attention to detail safety awareness and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information :

WHY WORK FOR SGS

Working at SGS means joining an innovative Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

    As a company we have embraced the shift to flexible work
    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
    Paid parental leave
    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
    Ongoing learning & development 
    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce we encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong innovative and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time