LIMS Analyst
SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
As a LIMS Analyst, you will be responsible for maintaining the CCLAS Laboratory Information Management System, also known as SLIM or G6, for the Minerals Geochem Business Unit in Australia. Reporting to the National LIMS Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring laboratory systems are reliable, compliant and fit for purpose across both central and remote site operations.
What you’ll be doing
- Maintain SLIM/G6 systems to support compliance with ISO 9001 and, where applicable, ISO 17025 requirements.
- Schedule regular system maintenance to ensure SLIM platforms remain up to date with current versions and releases.
- Support and maintain remote versions of SLIM for mine sites and assist with system preparation for remote operations.
- Provide practical SLIM/G6 training and general system-related IT support to laboratory teams.
- Use SGS designated DevOps software for code created as part of the role.
- Work closely with the IT Country Manager to align on development activities, approvals, process requirements and monthly updates.
- Contribute to a safe, compliant and professional working environment aligned with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
About you
You are organised, analytical and confident working independently. You enjoy solving problems, supporting users and keeping systems running smoothly. You will bring strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to manage schedules, minor projects and competing priorities. You will also be comfortable travelling to remote and regional sites when required.
What we’re looking for
- Certificate IV or similar qualification in programming.
- Previous experience working with CCLAS, SLIM/G6 or a similar LIMS platform.
- Strong understanding of laboratory practices, chemical processes and quality system requirements.
- Intermediate computer literacy, including VBA, VBS and SQL knowledge.
- Operational knowledge of ISO 9001 systems, with exposure to ISO 17025 highly regarded.
- Experience supporting safe work practices and contributing to a sustainable safety culture within a laboratory environment.
Ready to apply?
If you are a proactive LIMS professional with strong laboratory systems experience and a passion for supporting quality, compliance and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
WHY WORK FOR SGS?
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
- As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
- Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
- Corporate health & wellbeing offers
- Ongoing learning & development
- Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
- SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.