Senior Chemist - Malaga
About The Position
Bureau Veritas is seeking a Senior Chemist to support the analysis of mineral samples in a high-volume laboratory environment. Working with an experienced team, the role contributes to quality oversight, reviews method performance for mineral sample analysis, and supports the delivery of accurate results. The position offers opportunities to develop laboratory skills and build a career with a globally recognised organisation. The role supports daily laboratory operations and requires adherence to safety, quality, and laboratory compliance requirements. It also involves equipment performance and calibration activities, method review, training records, quality investigations, and quality assurance reporting.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Chemistry.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, including ISO 17025 and/or ISO 9001.
- Advanced knowledge of ICP operation, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate results.
- Ability to develop and implement new methods according to client needs.
- Reliable and team-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Enthusiasm for learning new skills and developing a long-term career in laboratory operations.
Nice To Haves
- Laboratory experience in minerals, mining, or a related industry.
- Defence experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Perform classical and instrumental analysis.
- Review and maintain equipment performance checks.
- Prepare working standard solutions for ICP and AAS.
- Coordinate external equipment maintenance.
- Conduct and coordinate equipment calibration.
- Review method adequacy and alignment with industry standards.
- Maintain training records and training programs.
- Assist with investigations of quality incidents.
- Prepare Quality Assurance reports.
- Adhere to safety, quality, and laboratory compliance requirements.
- Support laboratory management and the wider team with daily laboratory operations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Cultural leave to honour traditions and community.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Discounted health and wellbeing platform.
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s.
- Discounted health insurance with Bupa.
- Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal.
- Superannuation salary sacrifice.
- Supportive close-knit team and training that may lead to broader career development within the Bureau Veritas network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
