Laboratory Technician

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Role based in Pilgangoora, WA

Permanent Full Time

Remuneration: $90k - 95k per annum

FIFO: 8/6/7/7

We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our team based in Pilgangoora, supporting laboratory testing and analysis activities.

Responsibilities include, however, not limited to

• Be responsible for the quality and quantity preparation of samples resulting in complete analysis of those samples.
• Understanding the processes in the preparation and analysis of samples for XRF, ICP-OES & ICP-MS
• Wet Chemistry including preparation and validation of analytical standards.
• Maintenance and housekeeping of analytical and sample preparation equipment.
• Delivery of quality sample results to customers.
• Compliance with onsite HSE standards.
• Understanding of assay methods and recognition of sample types.
• An understanding of mine site sampling techniques.
• An understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
• Attend safety meetings and contribute to team safety.
• Able to provide detailed handover reports across shifts.
• Being able to meet SGS Australasian set KPI’s.
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Qualifications

To be successful in this role you must have

Qualification in Chemistry or related field, or the equivalent of demonstrated experience

Current driver's license

Previous experience in a similar Minesite laboratory environment

Previous FIFO remote work desired

Previous LM2 experience desired

Previous XRF basic fault repair and error diagnosis desired

Previous QC of analysis results desired

Compliance with onsite HSE standards

Teamwork and cooperation

Communication

Organisation and efficiency

Additional information

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.