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 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to join our Perth team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a fast-paced laboratory environment and takes pride in maintaining quality, safety and accuracy in everything they do.
Responsibilities include however, not limited to:
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Perform wet chemistry analysis of geochemical samples in accordance with established procedures
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Ensure the quality and integrity of samples throughout all stages of preparation and analysis
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Meet daily production targets while maintaining high standards of accuracy
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Carry out all laboratory functions in the correct numerical order as per standard operating procedures
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Follow strict quality control (QC) requirements and implement practices to avoid contamination
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Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
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Certificate III in Laboratory Skills (preferred, but not essential)
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Previous laboratory experience (highly regarded but not required)
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Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
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Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and meet deadlines
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Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
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Good communication and organisational skills
Why join us?
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Gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional laboratory environment
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Be part of a supportive team that values safety, quality and continuous improvement
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Develop your technical skills with exposure to geochemical sample preparation and analysis processes
Additional Information
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.
