Analytical Chemist (City of Greater Dandenong)

Job Description Job Description Analytical Chemist / Technician (Natural Products & Chromatography) Company Overview: Highland Mushrooms is a speciality mushroom cultivation company based in North Carolina, focused on producing premium Lion’s Mane mycelium and mushroom-derived ingredients in a controlled, year-round indoor facility. With decades of industry expertise, the company emphasises quality, consistency, and scalable production for food, wellness, and research applications. Highland Mushrooms LLC is seeking a motivated Analytical Technician to support research, development, and quality analysis of fungal, especially Mushroom-derived bioactive compounds. Key Responsibilities:
- Utilise sophisticated analytical techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) to analyse and characterise various compounds.
- Prepare samples, standards, mobile phases and conduct routine chromatographic analyses.
- Optimise and validate analytical methods tailored for natural products.
- Demonstrate proficiency in data processing and analysis, including integration and report generation.
- Expertise in extracting and purifying compounds from natural sources.
- Maintain precise laboratory records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality documentation.
- Assist in scale-up studies while collaborating with research partners and external laboratories.
- You will be responsible for maintaining lab equipment according to Positive Laboratory Practices (GLP), investigating abnormal results in collaboration with a senior scientist, and ensuring calibration of instruments as per the schedule. Your role includes adhering to safety and environmental protocols, keeping the work area clean, and maintaining well-organised documentation. Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field
· Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an analytical laboratory role.
- Familiarity with the extraction, and separation of compounds
· Proficient use of advanced software for data analysis and instrument management.
· Hands-on experience with HPLC or UHPLC (method execution and troubleshooting)
· Strong attention to detail, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility
· Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with remote collaborators Preferred (but not mandatory):
- Exposure to LC–MS or working with external MS facilities
- Experience with method transfer, standard preparation, or reference materials Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qtd2b