• Use your skill and experience to make a difference
• Inclusive and diverse work culture
• Work in a growing business that invests in its people, customers, and culture

About the Role:

SLS, part of ADE Consulting Group, is seeking an Experienced Inorganic Chemist to join our Melbourne NATA-accredited Chemical Testing Laboratory. You will perform analysis on soil, water, and air samples in a fast-paced environment within our Metals Testing Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of inorganic compounds in water, soil.
• Operate and maintain advanced laboratory instruments including Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Mass Spectrometry (ICP -MS), Segmented flow analysis (SFA) and ION Chromatographs (IC).
• Ensure instruments are calibrated and functioning within acceptable ranges to guarantee data accuracy.
• Develop, validate, and optimise methods for the detection and quantification of heavy metals and other inorganic contaminated in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems including ISO 17025.
• Implement and monitor internal QA/QC protocols such as blanks, duplicates, spikes and standard reference materials.
• Prepare environmental samples through digestion, filtration, dilution, and other necessary pre-treatment steps before analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and contributed to environmental monitoring and compliance documentation
• Lead and mentor a team of staff to carry out duties in inorganic analysis and preparation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of results.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

About us:

SLS is part of ADE Consulting Group which is a high calibre group of independent environmental consultants, occupational hygienists and geotechnical engineers providing a wide range of services including site contamination assessments, air and water quality assessments, asbestos inspections, laboratory services, hazardous materials surveys, occupational health and safety services, project management and site remediation.

If you know you have what it takes, please apply now!

ADE Consulting Group is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All hiring decisions are based upon skills, qualifications and merit. 

No agency applications please.