SGS
Laboratory Assistant (Pilgangoora)
Marble Bar, WA, Australia · On-site · Full-time
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- EmployerSGS
- LocationMarble Bar, WA, Australia
- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
SGS is seeking a full-time Laboratory Assistant to join our FIFO team in Pilgangoora. In this hands-on role, you will support the timely and accurate analysis of samples using ICP techniques. Your work will include sample preparation, weighing, loss on ignition (LOI), moisture testing, fusing, solution and standard preparation, and operating ICP equipment.
Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off, followed by 7 nights on and 7 days off. However this may vary depending on operational requirements.
What you will be doing
- Produce high-quality samples while meeting required daily volumes.
- Complete sample preparation activities to a consistently high standard.
- Weigh samples accurately and efficiently.
- Meet daily production targets and maintain accurate output.
- Support other areas of the laboratory as required, with tasks allocated according to workload.
- Follow and apply laboratory methods, procedures, and quality requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised ICP laboratory and surrounding work areas.
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What we are looking for
- A Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques is preferred.
- Previous experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Hands-on experience in sample preparation.
- Knowledge of moisture testing, LOI, and fusing techniques.
- A current full driver's licence.
Ready to take the next step? If you are looking for a rewarding FIFO opportunity where you can contribute, develop your laboratory skills, and be part of a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join SGS.
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.
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- Work styleOn-site
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
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