LCMS Specialist

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.

Job Description

Full Time Onsite Role

Mon to Friday 9am to 5pm

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Analytical Chemist to join our Eurofins state-of-the-art laboratory site in Dandenong South, Melbourne. This role is designed for an experienced professional with a deep technical background in liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). You will be responsible for leading complex method development projects and performing high-sensitivity analysis across diverse matrices, specifically focusing on PFAS, Methamphetamines and its precursors, Marine Toxins and Herbicides/Pesticides.

Key Responsibilities

• Method Development & Validation: Design, optimize, and validate robust LC-MS/MS methods from scratch to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., NATA, ISO 17025).
• Complex Analysis: Execute trace-level analysis for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), multi-residue pesticide screens, and drug/metabolite quantification.
• Instrumentation Management: Perform advanced troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and calibration of LC systems (Agilent, SCIEX, or Shimadzu) and Triple Quadrupole mass spectrometers.
• Sample Preparation: Utilize and refine advanced extraction techniques including SPE and Direct Injection.
• Data Interpretation: Process and review complex datasets using software such as MassHunter,  Analyst and Insight.
• Compliance: Ensure all laboratory activities adhere to strict Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) protocols and safety standards

Qualifications

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s, in Chemistry or a related analytical science.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in LC-MS/MS method development is mandatory.

Technical Expertise:

• Proven track record in analysing PFAS within the environmental field
• Experience with Pesticide residue analysis or Pharmacokinetic/ Toxicology drug testing
• Deep understanding of mobile phase chemistry, column selection, and mass spec ionization techniques (ESI/APCI).
• Team Leadership experience will be highly regarde

Software Proficiency: Experience with LIMS systems and MS data processing suites.

Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Additional Information

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please apply as soon as possible by submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.