This year is EXTRA special for Chemika as we proudly celebrate 25 years of excellence in chemical testing! Since our journey began on July 1, 2000, we’ve been on an incredible trajectory – growing, evolving, and shaping the industry.
From humble beginnings in an 86m² site in Seven Hills to a 260m² site in Prospect by 2001, our momentum never slowed. By the late 2000s, we were once again outgrowing our space, and in 2013, we made our biggest move yet – into our current 800m² cutting-edge laboratory in Girraween.
The relentless pursuit of excellence
For 25 years, we’ve remained focused on providing top-tier chemical testing services to pharmaceutical and veterinary manufacturers and researchers. As we grew, so did our capabilities moving quickly from core testing equipment to more advanced and specialist instrumentation. GCMS was added in the early 2000 followed by ICP-MS and more recently triple quadrupole LCMS.
A workplace where people grow and thrive
At Chemika, we believe that a great company is built by great people! Our strong, supportive culture has fostered incredible talent, with long-term team members growing into leadership roles:
Catherine Micallef – Our QA Manager – with us since day one!
Debbie Simpson – Another founding member of our quality team!
Andrew Jones – Our Analytical Development Manager started in the late 2000s, earned a PhD while working part-time, and now leads analytical development!
Along the way, our team didn’t just build careers – they built families, homes, and a thriving workplace that continues to grow stronger every year.
Partnering for success
Chemika’s customers benefit from our unparalleled knowledge of the pharmaceuticals industry, deep regulatory compliance expertise, and our unwavering commitment to delivering fast and reliable chemical testing results. Combined with our broader technical support capabilities, we empower our customers’ businesses to grow with confidence – fuelling not only their success but also our own!
Looking ahead to the future
After 25 years of building one of the most capable chemical testing laboratories in Australia, we are more equipped than ever to tackle the industry’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re a manufacturer, sponsor, or researcher, Chemika is your trusted partner in testing excellence.
Here’s to 25 years of achievements, and an even brighter future ahead!