Affinity Labs, the commercial arm of the AWRI, offers advanced analytical and consulting services to the food and beverage industry. The Affinity Labs team consists of more than 20 scientists and analysts who help to develop customised solutions for a wide range of products. We also offer a comprehensive range of testing services, including chemical and microbiological analysis, sensory assessment and export certification services for a wide range of global markets.
Applications are invited for a Team Leader – Analytical Projects within the Affinity Labs Trace Analysis Team. This role is focused on the overall coordination of project work, undertaking validation of methods and data analysis on advanced LC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation. This role applies technical and analytical skills as part of a team providing an efficient and effective analytical service to clients from the food and beverage sectors. These services include analysis of components such as faults and taints, agrochemical residues and quality markers.
This appointment is for a full time, ongoing position based in Adelaide.
Qualifications:
A relevant degree in Science – such as BSc (Hons), BSc (PhD) or relevant industry experience.
Essential experience:
- At least three years’ experience undertaking analysis in a relevant area (e.g. food, beverage or pharmaceutical sectors).
- Knowledge of commercial laboratory practices.
- Experience in data processing using Agilent MassHunter software or similar.
- Experience in troubleshooting LC-MS/MS instruments.
- Experience in validation of analytical methodology.
- Advanced skills in scheduling and project coordination.
- Proven experience to work with tight deadlines and effectively prioritise.
Desirable experience:
- Experience with the requirements of advanced laboratory accreditation programs such as NATA ISO17025, GLP (under the OECD guidelines) or similar.
- Experience in troubleshooting the following instruments: GC/MS and GC-MS/MS.
- Experience in modernising and improving the efficiency of current methods and technology on LC-MS/MS, GC-MS and GC-MS/MS.
- Experience in validation of computerised systems.
- Experience with formal report writing for validation and/or project work
Applying for this role:
A position description is available here.
All applications should be completed via the online application form.
Applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, with all applications closing by midnight of Monday, 25 August 2025. Only applications that are completed via the online form will be accepted.
Contact:
For more information, please contact Pamela Solomon, Project Team Leader on pamela.solomon@affinitylabs.com.au.