Asbestos Identifier / Counter

Eurofins; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2pm–10pm shift

Superannuation top-up

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific is seeking an Asbestos Counter/Identifier for its Australian laboratory based in Girraween, NSW. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm, with an additional 1.5% superannuation. You will perform routine asbestos analyses, manage workflows, calibrate equipment, and ensure quality control.

Training is provided, with progression based on internal QC criteria. Applicants must have a Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent and work rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques or equivalent.
• Experience in a laboratory environment preferred.
• Familiarity with QC procedures and proficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine asbestos analytical tests and sample preparation.
• Control own workflows and ensure timely, accurate results.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Apply quality control procedures and report issues.
• Carry out analyses assigned by supervisor.
• Support and supervise laboratory technicians as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Hands-on learner

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques

Tools

Asbestos testing

Quality control procedures

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job 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.

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

• Fulltime position based in Girraween, NSW
• Monday to Friday - 2pm to 10pm
• An extra 1.5% superannuation paid on top of National standard rate

An Asbestos Counter/Identifier should be familiar with all aspects of the laboratory test methods relating to identification of asbestos in building materials, and/or soils, and/or asbestos airborne fibre counting, and be able to carry out any of these activities as required:

• 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 education level of a Certificate 4 in Laboratory Techniques or similar is typically required, however a person with previous experience in a similar laboratory role or related field may also be considered.

Following an initial period of training, a new analyst must show compliance with the internal quality control requirements outlined in SOP05 prior to enrolment in a Proficiency Testing program (i.e no less than 6 internal QC slides for airborne fibre analysis and no less than 8 samples for asbestos identification). Training is ongoing until these initial criteria are met. Additionally, a satisfactory result during a proficiency testing round forms the minimum demonstration of competence to submit results by ‘calculating’ spreadsheets. Progression to Level 5 can be made at the discretion of Asbestos Supervisor or Regional Technical Manager (with supporting evidence logged).

Preferred Skills and Success Profile

• General preference and comfort in technical environments.
• Desire to continually learn and improve.
• Strong attention to details, good observational skills.
• Ability to be a hands‑on hard worker and a ‘doer’ with a common sense approach.
• Good organisational skills

Additional Information

• Holidays: According to local legislation and Eurofins local internal rules. Peak periods of work, during

Evolution:

In a growing group, employees may be offered increased or changed responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of this role and this position description may change from time to time at Eurofins’ discretion. The role may also involve duties not specifically listed here.

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.