Casual Laboratory Technician: Sample Prep & QC

Jobstar Pty LTD; Perth; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobstar Pty Ltd is seeking a Casual – Laboratory Assistant at Perth Airport. You will be involved in sample preparation, weighing, sorting, cleaning labware and maintaining equipment to support daily operations in a busy laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, following established procedures and keeping precise records. This casual position offers hands-on, practical work with a focus on accuracy and safety in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Must be detail‑oriented with strong numerical accuracy.
• Able to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions.
• Safety-conscious with understanding of contamination control.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.
• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills preferred but not essential.
• Previous laboratory experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect, retrieve, sort, classify and dry samples as instructed.
• Accurately weigh samples and standards per analysis requests.
• Clean labware and maintain ready-to-use supplies; dispose of waste per procedures.
• Conduct daily equipment pre-start checks and balance/dispenser/pipette checks.
• Keep logbooks and process samples in proper numerical order.
• Assist in achieving daily production targets while maintaining quality and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Safety-conscious

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Job description

Jobstar Pty Ltd is seeking a Casual – Laboratory Assistant at Perth Airport. You will be involved in sample preparation, weighing, sorting, cleaning labware and maintaining equipment to support daily operations in a busy laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, following established procedures and keeping precise records. This casual position offers hands-on, practical work with a focus on accuracy and safety in a collaborative team setting.