Assistant - Laboratory at Clough

Clough; Cooma; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Qantas Club Membership discounts

Professional Development

Job summary

The laboratory assistant position is based in Cooma and is a full-time, on-site role working with senior staff to run tests, analyse results, and report data findings for the Snowy 2.0 project.

Required qualifications include engineering/geology/geoscience degrees and extensive field experience in soil and groundwater sampling, with strong emphasis on health and safety, documentation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualifications within Engineering, Geology, or a relevant Geoscience field.
• White Card Experience: Minimum 8 years of construction Geological / Engineering experience including soil and groundwater sampling and contractor oversight during drilling activities.

Responsibilities

• The lab assistant will compile data, transfer notes and recordings, and label, organise, and maintain samples.
• Take notes, record data and results, and organise documentation.
• Transfer data and results from notes and records to computer formats.
• Organise and maintain lab storage, samples, and specimens.
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.
• Identify and label samples.
• Prepare equipment and workspace.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
• Compile research and information needed for study.
• Conduct laboratory tests, analyze, and categorize results.
• Record and document analysis results; report results and variations to supervisor.
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies.
• Sanitize and sterilize equipment and workspace.
• Research industry trends and advancement.
• Assists all senior laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Geology

Lab procedures

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Geology/Engineering/Geoscience degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Location Cooma Posted 15 Days Ago Timing Staff - Permanent Reference 21760 Assistant - Laboratory

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world. Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role

The laboratory assistant works with senior staff and leadership to run tests, analyse results, and report on data findings.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualifications within Engineering, Geology, or a relevant Geoscience field.
• White Card Experience: Minimum 8 years of construction Geological / Engineering experience including soil and groundwater sampling and contractor oversight during drilling activities.
• Exposure working on a major civil infrastructure project of comparable size and complexity to the Snowy 2.0 project.
• Extensive experience in the development and implementation of Geological management systems and plans.
• Experience working within a Technical or Design department, assisting in Design, Planning and support the construction / production teams against required criteria.
• Experience in Geotechnical approvals process, ideally gained within civil construction and preferably in NSW.

Required Competencies

• Familiar with lab methodologies and understand the importance of clean and orderly workspace by diligently following all lab procedures for health and safety.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Able to work independently or as an active member of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication.
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent safety awareness with good housekeeping habits.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out work instructions and directives to provide satisfactory outcomes.
• Ability to work within a team environment to achieve desired results.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• The lab assistant will also be responsible for compiling data, transferring notes and recordings, and labelling, organizing, and maintaining samples.
• Take notes, record data and results, and organize documentation.
• Transfer data and results from notes and records to computer formats.
• Organize and maintain lab storage, samples, and specimens.
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens.
• Identify and label samples.
• Prepare equipment and workspace.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as needed.
• Compile research and information needed for study.
• Conduct laboratory tests, analyze, and categorize results.
• Record and document analysis results; report results and variations to supervisor.
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies.
• Sanitize and sterilize equipment and workspace.
• Research industry trends and advancement.
• Assists all senior laboratory staff and leadership with additional duties as needed.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Qantas Club Membership discounts
• Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.

Project Overview: Snowy 2.0 Project Promotional Video - YouTube