Entry-Level Mineral Lab Technician | 12-Month Contract

Evolve Scientific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training and development for

Early-career projects

Standard hours 8am-4pm

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to join the minerals team for a 12-month contract. You will support scientists and engineers with lab-based work, sample preparation, and ensure accurate, reproducible results across projects.

Ideal for a chemistry graduate or junior lab professional. This position requires Australian citizenship and security clearance, with standard hours 8am–4pm and occasional shift work; contract extension potential.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Some hands-on lab experience (university or industry).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Exposure to wet chemistry techniques (titrations highly regarded).
• Understanding of safe chemical handling practices.
• Willingness to work in controlled environments (incl. low-level radioactive materials).
• Basic computer skills (Excel/spreadsheets).

Responsibilities

• Conduct leaching, titrations, precipitation and sample extraction.
• Prepare and handle mineral samples with high attention to detail.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment.
• Accurately record experimental data (GLP environment).
• Follow strict safety and contamination control procedures.
• Support project-based experimental programs.
• Assist with pilot plant trials where required.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Wet chemistry

Chemical handling

Radioactive materials handling

Excel

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Excel

Job description

Evolve Scientific in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to join the minerals team for a 12-month contract. You will support scientists and engineers with lab-based work, sample preparation, and ensure accurate, reproducible results across projects.

Ideal for a chemistry graduate or junior lab professional. This position requires Australian citizenship and security clearance, with standard hours 8am–4pm and occasional shift work; contract extension potential.