Asphalt Laboratory Technician – Field & In-Lab Testing

Boral; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Boral Asphalt is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Toowoomba team. The role focuses on sampling, mechanical testing, physical analysis, and maintaining records for asphalt and aggregate products, across day and night shifts with occasional weekend work.

You will conduct physical testing, perform field sampling, calibrate equipment, and uphold safety and accreditation standards in a dynamic, quickly changing environment. A strong team focus and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work Monday to Sunday and on shift work when required.
• Willingness to work on project sites away from home.
• Strong analytical skills and a commitment to safety and quality.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised in the laboratory.
• Previous construction materials laboratory experience preferred.
• Understanding of computer systems for monitoring and reporting of data.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical testing in accordance with laboratory work instructions, test methods, preparation instructions and manuals.
• Field sampling and testing on project sites.
• Calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain, observe, and take part in the statutory safety requirements of the Laboratory operation.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Laboratory according to NATA accreditation requirements.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Safety-conscious

Self-motivated

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Boral Asphalt is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Toowoomba team. The role focuses on sampling, mechanical testing, physical analysis, and maintaining records for asphalt and aggregate products, across day and night shifts with occasional weekend work.

You will conduct physical testing, perform field sampling, calibrate equipment, and uphold safety and accreditation standards in a dynamic, quickly changing environment. A strong team focus and reliability are essential.