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Metagenicsis one of the leading suppliers of Natural Medicines in Australia and New Zealand. You may know us by one of our market leading brand names including Metagenics, Inner Health, Ethical Nutrients and Endura. Metagenics believes in helping as many people as possible live happier, healthier lives. It’s why, when we defined Metagenics’ Mission, Values, and Vision, we started with our company’s own DNA. United by purpose and our core values of Integrity, Authenticity, Respect, Diversity & Inclusion & Health & Happiness, the Metagenics’ team is dedicated to providing effective products and solutions. Additionally, we are proudly BCorp Certified- a demonstrated commitment to balancing people, planet and profit by meeting the highest global standards of social and environmental performance & legal accountability.
We are recruiting a permanent fulltime Analytical Chemist to be based at our Head Office in Northgate, Brisbane.
Reporting to the Chemist Lab Supervisor, ANZ, this key role’s responsibilities will be to perform in-house testing of both the physical and chemical aspects of our raw material and finished products, and complete tasks as required by the QC Manager or Chemistry Laboratory Supervisor to ensure we maintain our strong adherence of methods to GLP, GDP and GMP standards.
Key Responsibilities include;
Utilise wet and dry chemistry techniques to carry out the testing of physical and chemical aspects of raw materials and finished products
Preparation of test solutions and laboratory reagents as required
Proactively assist in the verification of test methods and specifications, as well as the evaluation and design of Standard Operating Procedures
Proactively engage in Out of Specification investigations within the work centre, seeking to identify root cause and implement corrective actions, leading where appropriate
Contribute to method development projects as required
Participate as specialist team member on continuous improvement projects when required
Act as a resource to the Chemical Laboratory in assisting in up-skilling and coaching of team members, specifically in the use of laboratory instruments
Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment according to the calibration schedule
Ensure that all laboratory work is conducted within a defined schedule and testing time frames as required.
Proactively work to minimise risk in all laboratory activities, primarily to the health and wellbeing of fellow staff and secondarily to product and equipment
Generates and implements ideas that support new and improved processes and products whilst striving to achieve excellent standards
Skills and experience
Tertiary qualification in Applied Science, in Chemistry, Food Technology or comparable chemical field
Knowledge of cGMP for Medicinal Products, GLP, Pharmacopeial testing (BP, USP) and Australian Standard Practice
Experience and confident in using these instrumentation: UV/Vis, IR, viscometer, polarity meter, melting point meter, titrator, KF and classical wet chemistry
Experience in TLC with CAMAG system is desired UPLC/HPLC, GC FID/GCMS, ICP, GC experience will be regarded though not essential.
Job benefits and perks
Eligible to participate in our Company Bonus Program
Heavily discounted product for yourself and family to purchase, with complimentary product available in the office, free onsite parking
An Annual Recognition Program that recognises employee performance and alignment to our Values and active Culture.
Access to Perkbox, an employee benefits and discounts provider of major brands, as well as onsite Yoga, Ping Pong and Art Classes
As we sharpen our strategy to grow, we seek a generalised chemist to actively contribute their experience to our Laboratory to positively impact our business outcomes. In return you can expect to enjoy a rewarding team and company culture with relevant recognition and development opportunities.
If you want to work in a mission-driven organisation and contribute to helping people live happier, healthier lives, then we’d love to hear from you.
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Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an Analytical Chemist? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)? Have you completed a qualification in science? What's your expected annual base salary? Do you have knowledge of cGMP for Medicinal Products, GLP, Pharmacopeial testing (BP, USP) and Australian Standard Practice? Do you have experience and confidence in using these instrumentations: UV/Vis, IR, viscometer, polarity meter, melting point meter, titrator, KF and classical wet chemistry?
For over 30 years, Metagenics has been dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier lives.
Metagenics strives to deliver optimal health solutions and products that work through our market leading brands; Metagenics, Inner Health, Ethical Nutrients and Endura Sports Nutrition.
With over 350 employees across ANZ, our passion for scientific discovery, unparalleled quality and trusted partnerships has positioned us as an industry leader in functional nutrition and integrative medicine. Our quality processes set new standards in safety and efficacy, and will continue to do so in the future. At Metagenics, seeing natural medicine become integrated into everyday healthcare is part of our vision which inspires all that we do.
Metagenics – Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading natural health science company and proudly the first natural medicine company in Australia and New Zealand to become B Corp certified!
Benefits include:
Company Profit Share
Annual end of year Recognition Awards
Access to complimentary product
Heavily discounted product for yourself and family
Access to Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family
Complimentary consultations with our in-house Naturopaths
Wellness at Work Program inclusive of yoga, meditation, table tennis, monthly fruit deliveries and much more!
For over 30 years, Metagenics has been dedicated to helping people live happier, healthier lives.
Metagenics strives to deliver optimal health solutions and products that work through our market leading brands; Metagenics, Inner Health, Ethical Nutrients and Endura Sports Nutrition.
With over 350 employees across ANZ, our passion for scientific discovery, unparalleled quality and trusted partnerships has positioned us as an industry leader in functional nutrition and integrative medicine. Our quality processes set new standards in safety and efficacy, and will continue to do so in the future. At Metagenics, seeing natural medicine become integrated into everyday healthcare is part of our vision which inspires all that we do.
Metagenics – Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading natural health science company and proudly the first natural medicine company in Australia and New Zealand to become B Corp certified!
Benefits include:
Company Profit Share
Annual end of year Recognition Awards
Access to complimentary product
Heavily discounted product for yourself and family
Access to Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family
Complimentary consultations with our in-house Naturopaths
Wellness at Work Program inclusive of yoga, meditation, table tennis, monthly fruit deliveries and much more!
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