Quality Analyst Jobs – Water Quality Analyst Job in Australia
Quality Analyst Jobs – Water Quality Analyst Job in Australia at Sydney Water Laboratory Services Biology – Phycology Team. Interested Candidates can check out the details below and Apply
About the Company:
Sydney Water is currently looking for a Water Quality Analyst Level 3 to join their Biology – Phycology Team at West Ryde, NSW 2114. With a focus on laboratory services, Sydney Water is committed to providing high-quality water and wastewater products to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
Job Position: Water Quality Analyst Level 3 – Phycology Team
Location: West Ryde, NSW 2114
About the Role:
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Water Quality Analyst Level 3 will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine analyses of freshwater and marine samples. The primary responsibilities include:
- Conducting biological analysis of water and wastewater products
- Using a range of equipment in accordance with procedures to meet quality, customer time expectations, and regulatory and operational requirements
- Completing laboratory analysis of samples, data entry, quality control checks, and calibrations
- Learning and implementing new tasks, methods, instruments, and equipment as necessary
- Ensuring tasks are completed on time, meeting expected quality standards, and at the expected cost
- Working collaboratively with team members to meet customer requirements and improve operational efficiency
- Demonstrating understanding of the quality system and relevant quality requirements
- Identifying and reporting potential opportunities to optimize assets, equipment, systems, and processes
- Undertaking problem-solving and troubleshooting within the laboratory and assisting team members with problem resolution
- Carrying out internal audits or participating as auditee as required
- Demonstrating knowledge of compliance with NATA accreditation requirements
- Promoting and maintaining a safe work environment, conducting risk assessments, and reporting hazards and incidents
About You:
The ideal candidate for this laboratory-based role should possess the following qualifications and skills:
- A relevant tertiary qualification (Degree and/or Certificate in Biology) or several years of demonstrated experience in a related science discipline
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve business goals
- Prior experience in routine laboratory work, particularly in microscopy
- Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance systems, including NATA accreditation and ISO 9000 and ISO 17025 quality requirements
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively and write clear and concise reports using software packages such as Word and Excel
- Physical fitness to carry out prolonged microscopic analysis
Preferred:
- Previous experience in microscopy, spectrophotometry, and PCR techniques
- Experience in algal identification
