Asbestos Analyst

Eurofins; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra 1.5% superannuation

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking an Asbestos Analyst based in Murarrie, QLD. The role involves identifying asbestos fibres and preparing and analysing airborne fibre samples in an ISO 17025 accredited lab.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and experience with AS 4964/AS 5370 standards, plus strong attention to detail and quality-control discipline. Extra 1.5% superannuation is provided on top of the national rate.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or related discipline.
• Experience in asbestos analysis and fibre counting per AS 4964 and AS 5370.
• Ability to maintain quality control and complete proficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine asbestos analytical tests and sample preparation.
• Control own workflows and ensure timely testing with data integrity.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment with up-to-date maintenance logs.
• Identify and report quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support laboratory technicians as required.

Skills

Asbestos analysis

Fibre counting

Quality control

Laboratory techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

Tools

Air sampling pumps

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.

Job Description

• Full time positions based in Murarrie, QLD.
• Shift times: 9:00am – 5:00pm
• An extra 1.5% superannuation paid on top of National standard rate.

Summary Of Position And Objectives

An Asbestos Analyst is responsible for the identification of asbestos fibres according to the ISO 17025 accredited laboratory test methods. This may be restricted to building materials only, or additionally be extended to soils with suitable training and experience. An Asbestos Analyst is responsible for the preparation and analysis of airborne fibre monitoring samples in accordance with the laboratory test method.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform routine asbestos analytical, physical tests and sample preparation as required.
• Control own work flows.
• Ensure samples are tested in a timely manner, completed, and integrity of results maintained. Ensure correct methods are used and adhered to.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment, ensuring maintenance logs are kept up to date.
• Ensure correct quality control procedures are used and adhered to, including Asbestos Internal Quality Control sample analysis.
• Identify and report quality issues and implement the corrective and preventative actions.
• Perform all of the analysis assigned by the section supervisor.
• Monitor, encourage and support laboratory technicians as required.

Qualifications

A minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques or a related discipline is typically required. Candidates with relevant experience in a similar laboratory role or related field may also be considered.

Requirements

• Completion of at least six internal QC slides for airborne fibre analysis and at least eight samples for asbestos identification.
• Ongoing training until the required competency criteria are met.
• Satisfactory completion of a proficiency testing round, demonstrating the ability to submit results using the required spreadsheet calculations.
• Progression to Level 5 may be considered at the discretion of the Asbestos Supervisor or Regional Technical Manager, subject to appropriate supporting evidence.

Preferred Skills And Success Profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Science, Environmental Science, Occupational Hygiene or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in asbestos analysis, including fibre counting using the membrane filter method and asbestos fibre identification in accordance with AS 4964 and AS 5370.
• Experience in the calibration and maintenance of air sampling pumps and laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of ISO 17025 and associated laboratory procedures, with the ability to identify and suggest quality improvements.
• Experience processing laboratory data, maintaining accurate records and preparing analytical reports.
• Comfortable working in a technical laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to continuously learn and improve.
• Ability to work effectively in a hands‑on environment and apply practical judgement and common sense.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.

Additional Information

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.