Laboratory Technician

SGS

20d • Onsite

About The Position

SGS Australia is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing and analysis activities at its Kalgoorlie, Western Australia site. This is a permanent, full-time role with a roster of four days on, four nights on, and four days off. The stated remuneration is $95,000–$100,000 per annum.

The technician supports daily laboratory management and timely, quality sample analysis. The role includes operating analytical instruments, maintaining accurate sample records, coordinating work and priorities, supporting and training staff, maintaining laboratory equipment and work areas, checking results, and communicating sample progress to clients. The successful candidate will also help maintain the Quality Management System and laboratory manuals, and may act as a relief supervisor when required.

Requirements

• Professional qualifications in chemistry or a related discipline.
• Experience in laboratory work, sample preparation, and chemical knowledge.
• Basic understanding of computer applications.
• Understanding of acid extraction methods and recognition of sample types.
• Understanding of analytical procedures.
• Understanding of fire assay operation and laboratory techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in administration.
• Competence using CCLAS LIMS.
• Knowledge of company Quality Systems.
• Competence in ICP-MS/OES.
• Competence in MP-AES.
• Competence in AAS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment for oneself and all staff.
• Assist with daily laboratory management and ensure timely, quality analysis of samples.
• Act as a relief supervisor when required.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of sample submissions, sample preparation, and sample turnaround times.
• Operate instruments in the relevant department, including ICP-MS/OES, MP-AES, and AAS.
• Maintain laboratory areas and follow relevant laboratory procedures.
• Fairly delegate daily tasks to sample preparation and laboratory assistants.
• Monitor and assist with laboratory productivity, ensuring samples progress in a timely manner.
• Organize samples and arrange timely returns of samples and waste materials to clients when required, following correct procedures.
• Ensure new staff are trained and training documents are available.
• Ensure staff follow Health and Safety procedures throughout the laboratory.
• Coordinate with clients and keep them informed about sample progress.
• Keep laboratory work areas clean, functional, and uncontaminated.
• Ensure equipment is in working order.
• Ensure analysis is completed and work priorities are organized to meet client needs and contracts.
• Maintain the Quality Management System and Laboratory Manuals.
• Check results for quality and accuracy.
• Schedule regular equipment maintenance and perform basic maintenance as required.
• Perform general administrative support duties as required.
• Comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time for volunteering and blood donations.
• Corporate health and wellbeing offers.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Career development opportunities nationally and globally.
• SGS Rewards employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback.
• Flexible work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed