Contract Environmental Lab Technician — Water & Soil Analytics

Evolve Scientific; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Brisbane is seeking a Laboratory Technical Officer on a contract through to end of June 2027 to support busy environmental, water, or soil testing laboratories. The role is hands-on and requires collaboration within a team.

Ideal candidates have experience in analytical labs and with instruments such as ICP, IC, UV-Vis, HPLC, or GC, and can follow established procedures to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
• Exposure to water and/or soil testing is highly regarded.
• Experience operating analytical instrumentation such as ICP, IC, UV-Vis, HPLC or GC is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of environmental samples including water and soil.
• Prepare samples, reagents, standards and QC materials.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Ensure testing adheres to procedures and quality standards.
• Record and manage sample information using LIMS and other systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting, instrument maintenance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical lab experience

Instrument operation

Team collaboration

Education

Chemistry / Environmental Science / Laboratory Technology related education

Tools

ICP

IC

UV-Vis

HPLC

GC

Job description

Evolve Scientific in Brisbane is seeking a Laboratory Technical Officer on a contract through to end of June 2027 to support busy environmental, water, or soil testing laboratories. The role is hands-on and requires collaboration within a team.

Ideal candidates have experience in analytical labs and with instruments such as ICP, IC, UV-Vis, HPLC, or GC, and can follow established procedures to deliver high-quality results.