Environmental Lab Technician – Data-Driven & Detail-Oriented

ALS; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Environmental in Kirwan, Townsville is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician in the chemistry department. The role offers on-the-job training across a range of analytical processes and quality procedures in a modern laboratory setting.

You will prepare and analyze environmental samples, ensuring procedures align with quality instructions, and contribute to efficient daily workflows while highlighting any anomalies observed.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in science with either University or TAFE qualifications.
• High level of attention to detail, good communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of good laboratory practices.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Great time management.
• A demonstrated interest or personal hobby in areas such as computer building, circuitry, automation, excel macros, scripting or 3D printing.
• Coding or programming capability.
• Exposure to or interest in robotics, AI, process automation or digital optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of environmental samples.
• Ensuring that preparation and analytical procedures and associated tasks are conducted in accordance with ALS Quality Work Instructions.
• Organising designated tasks to maximise daily efficiencies.
• Completing all tasks within both the timeframe set by the Supervisor and the relevant analysis standard.
• Highlighting anomalies in results and sample type/behaviour.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Time management

Computer literacy

Automation interest

3D printing

Coding capability

Robotics/AI interest

Education

University or TAFE qualification

Tools

Excel macros

Scripting basics

Programming knowledge

Job description

ALS Environmental in Kirwan, Townsville is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician in the chemistry department. The role offers on-the-job training across a range of analytical processes and quality procedures in a modern laboratory setting.

You will prepare and analyze environmental samples, ensuring procedures align with quality instructions, and contribute to efficient daily workflows while highlighting any anomalies observed.