Laboratory Analyst
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As a Laboratory Analyst at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, your primary responsibility will be to conduct daily laboratory testing and operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness to meet product quality specifications. This includes maintaining properly calibrated and serviced lab equipment to uphold high standards of precision. You will also be involved in sample analysis for trials, research, and development projects as required. Additionally, your role will include maintaining and updating quality procedures and laboratory documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
This position will be based at the Wilmar BioEthanol Distillery in Sarina. Known for its stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and tight-knit community, Sarina offers a relaxed lifestyle with convenient access to both natural beauty and modern amenities. It's an ideal location to live and work, providing the perfect balance of rural charm and practical conveniences.
Your Role in Action
- Quality Testing and BioEthanol Production Accountability: Ensure the accuracy and consistency of quality testing for bioethanol products, meeting established standards and specifications
- Instrument and Equipment Verification: Conduct regular verification checks and maintenance on instruments and equipment to ensure they are functioning correctly and providing accurate results
- Analysis and Interpretation of Results: Analyse test results, interpret findings, and provide clear, actionable insights to support production quality improvements
- Achievement of Quality Targets: Consistently meet or exceed quality targets, contributing to the efficient production of bioethanol while maintaining high product standards
Your Winning Combination
To excel in this role, our ideal candidate will possess at least a Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques (or equivalent), or the ability to quickly learn on the job. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and other organisational tools, is essential. A working knowledge or understanding of the Sugar industry would also be advantageous.
What Wilmar will offer you
At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.
How to Apply
If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 20/04/2025. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People & Culture Team is just a call away at (07)4940 9945 We look forward to receiving your application.
About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables
Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.
We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.
We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.