FIFO Laboratory Assistant — Rotating Days/Nights, Growth

SGS; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a FIFO role based out of Perth, working 8/6 then 7/7 days and nights. Primary duties include unloading, weighing, sorting samples, and ensuring accurate reconciliation with submission forms.

The role may involve milling, sub-sample transfer, and QC-compliant handling, with additional tasks as workload requires. The ideal candidate will have ICP or XRF experience if possible, strong organisation, good communication skills, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience with ICP or XRF instruments is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong organisation and efficiency in handling multiple samples.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written, is essential.
• Teamwork and cooperation within a lab environment are required.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, sort and weigh samples onto drying racks while maintaining order.
• Reconcile samples with submission forms and document discrepancies.
• Mill samples and transfer sub-samples to packets, following QC procedures to avoid contamination.
• Assist in other lab tasks such as drying, screening, crushing as workload dictates.

Skills

ICP/XRF experience

Organisation

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Laboratory qualifications desirable

Tools

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

SGS Australia is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for a FIFO role based out of Perth, working 8/6 then 7/7 days and nights. Primary duties include unloading, weighing, sorting samples, and ensuring accurate reconciliation with submission forms.

The role may involve milling, sub-sample transfer, and QC-compliant handling, with additional tasks as workload requires. The ideal candidate will have ICP or XRF experience if possible, strong organisation, good communication skills, and a collaborative