Analytical Chemist

Join an innovative Australian medical technology company developing breakthrough cancer surgery solutions that have the potential to improve patient outcomes worldwide. Working as part of a close-knit and highly collaborative team, you will play a key role in supporting the development, scale-up and manufacture of a novel nanoparticle-based technology currently progressing through clinical trials and towards commercialisation. 

This is a unique opportunity for an analytical chemist who enjoys variety and wants to work across analytical testing, method development, manufacturing support, quality control and product development in a fast-paced environment. 

 
About the Role

You will support analytical development and characterisation activities across research, manufacturing and quality operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, transferring and validating analytical methods to support product development and regulatory programmes 
• Performing analytical characterisation of polymers, magnetic nanoparticles and related materials. 
• Conducting routine and non-routine testing to support R&D, manufacturing and batch release activities. 
• Operating, maintaining, calibrating and qualifying laboratory instrumentation. 
• Supporting GMP laboratory activities, SOP development and quality system compliance.  
• Analysing data and preparing technical reports, certificates of analysis and documentation for regulatory submissions. 
• Coordinating testing activities with external laboratories and service providers. 
• Contributing across multiple projects as the business transitions from clinical development towards commercialisation and manufacturing scale-up. 

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and qualifications: 

• MSc or PhD qualifications in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline. 
• Experience working within regulated laboratory environments, ideally GMP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device settings. 
• Strong hands-on HPLC experience is essential. 
• Experience in analytical method development and/or quality control.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills. 
• Excellent data interpretation and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to techniques such as NMR, ICP-MS, ICP-OES will be highly regarded. 
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute across R&D, manufacturing support and quality activities. 

Why Join?

• Be part of a company developing cutting-edge cancer surgery technology.
• Gain exposure across R&D, analytical development, manufacturing and quality functions. 
• Work alongside passionate scientists and engineers in a highly collaborative environment where ideas are valued and contributions have a direct impact. 
• Join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of product development and commercialisation. 

If you are looking for a role where you can apply your analytical expertise while contributing to the development of life-changing medical technology, we would love to hear from you. For a confidential conversation about the role, please email Grace Bitodi, gbitodi@onqrecruitment.com.au.